Santa Cruz SUPER 8 1998 VS GT I-DRIVE 5 2.0 2006 specs comparison

Santa Cruz Super 8
General InfosModel | 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 LeversHayes Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Hayes and Hugi |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 46 TeethRace Face Turbine LP |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Santa Cruz Super 8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention DeviceMountain Race Products DH-1 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Double Triple-clamp CrownAluminum 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) TravelFox Vanilla RX |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SSTK |
Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) DiameterTitec Aluminum |

GT i-Drive 5 2.0
General InfosModel | i-Drive 5 2.0 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Copper |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue DragonFront: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Julie Hydraulic Disc LeversMagura Julie Hydraulic Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Magura Julie Hydraulic Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss Onyx Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc |
Spoke nipples type | DT Swiss |
Spoke wheel | Double-buttedDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | GT I-Drive 5 6061 Heat Treated Full Suspension Frame |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 680 (millimeters) WidthTruvativ XR Cross County 6061 Handlebar With 6 Degree Sweep |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Truvativ XR 4 Bolt Cold Forged Stem With Laser Etching |
Headset size | Sealed Angular Contact BearingFSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethTruvativ Stylo |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore 9-speed |
Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
GT i-Drive 5 2.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT RapidRise |
Fork material | Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters)FOX Vanilla R 130 |
Other Specs of GT i-Drive 5 2.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
Rear shock absorber | 5Fox Float R Shock 7.25/1.75 Standard Length |
Saddle seat | SDG Bel Air |
Seat post extension | Truvativ |
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 GT i-Drive 5 2.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT i-Drive 5 2.0 Mountain bike here