Roland BIG BEND 1997 VS Giant XTC COMPOSITE 2006 specs comparison
Roland Big Bend
General InfosModel | Big Bend |
Manufacturer | Roland |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte blue |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM-40 Front: Roland |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole North Star Comp |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Roland Competition |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Roland Competition |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Roland |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Roland Big Bend Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Roland Big Bend
Component group sets | Shimano STX |
Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | MTB |
Seat post extension | Roland Micro-adjust |

Giant XtC Composite
General InfosModel | XtC Composite |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Composite and Bright Blue and Silver |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Avid Single Digit 7 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT Cerit Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic XC 717 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | FormulaOne Composite |
Frame type | Bonded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Evolve XC Lowrise |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve XC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant XtC Composite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Manitou R7 Super TPC Lockout |
Other Specs of Giant XtC Composite
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Race |
Seat post extension | Race Face Evolve XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Roland provided us with the latest version of its Big Bend bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Roland Big Bend Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant XtC Composite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant XtC Composite Mountain bike here