Schwinn FRONTIER GSD 2008 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison
Schwinn Frontier GSD
General InfosModel | Frontier GSD |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - White and Blue(w)-Blue and Black(m) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20.5 (inches)- 23 (inches)- womens 13 (inches)- womens 15.5 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20.5 (inches)- 23 (inches)- womens 13 (inches)- womens 15.5 (inches)- womens 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Schwinn Frontier ATB |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 LeversRadius MECH 8.5 Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sealed Mech FreewheelFront: Sealed Mech |
Rims manufacturer | Alloy ATB |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 40 (millimeters) Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Trial Tuned Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) VP Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | VP Semi-cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42-34-24 TeethSR Suntour XCC-T202 |
Gear shift levers | SunRace M-53 |
Rear gear set | 13 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
Schwinn Frontier GSD Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SR Suntour XCM102 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus CT95 |
Fork material | Alloy CrownSteel |
Fork type | 50 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour M2025 |
Other Specs of Schwinn Frontier GSD
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Comfort ATB Resin Platform With Boron Axle |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Trial Tuned Super Soft |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy |

Giant Arete
General InfosModel | Arete |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Bronze and Brushed |
Sizes | - Xxsmall - xsmall - small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block EightFront: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde LeversHayes Stroker Ryde Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ PowerSpline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethTruVativ FiveD 3.1 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Single CrownSteel and aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi MZ Race |
Other Specs of Giant Arete
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Frontier GSD bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Frontier GSD Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Arete manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Arete Mountain bike here