Sampson VAIL XTR 1998 VS Giant ATX 860 1997 specs comparison

Sampson Vail XTR 1998 comparison online with competitors

Sampson Vail XTR

General Infos
Model Vail XTR
Manufacturer Sampson
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Python
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSampson Tapered Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSampson S Class
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Sampson Vail XTR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Sampson Vail XTR

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Giant ATX 860 1997 comparison online with competitors

Giant ATX 860

General Infos
Model ATX 860
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - ball burnished and green ano fade
-Ball burnished
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
- 23.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Skelter
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Helter
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Grip Shift SBS6 Carbon Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rigida Norma
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
Giant CU92 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirect Connect Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset TA-3

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-20
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 500
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant ATX 860 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Giant ATX 860

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsGiant EXT-Tec Aluminum With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-243


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