Santa Cruz SUPER 8 1998 VS Giant VT 1 2005 specs comparison
Santa Cruz Super 8
General Infos| Model | Super 8 |
| Manufacturer | Santa Cruz |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Sid Blue - lime green - metallic green - orange - polished - red - white - yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) IRC Kujo Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Hayes and Hugi |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Rhyno Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Azonic |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 46 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Santa Cruz Super 8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device Mountain Race Products DH-1 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Boxxer Pro |
Other Specs of Santa Cruz Super 8
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 7.5 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla RX |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Titec Aluminum |
Giant VT 1
General Infos| Model | VT 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Blue and Silver |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion SL UST |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole Mavic Crossmax SL UST Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 90 - 120 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Manitou Minute 1:00 |
Other Specs of Giant VT 1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Manitou Swinger Air SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Micro-adjust Carbon Fiber |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Santa Cruz provided us with the latest version of its Super 8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Santa Cruz Super 8 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant VT 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 1 Mountain bike here