Schwinn MESA GS 1997 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2008 specs comparison

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Schwinn Mesa GS

General Infos
Model Mesa GS
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - orange
-Dark blue
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda K-837
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM-40
Front: Formula FM 31
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMeng Jing Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsLee Chi
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Schwinn Mesa GS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 161B

Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GS

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-943
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 9708
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


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Specialized Rockhopper

General Infos
Model Rockhopper
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - blue
- yellow
-Green
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.0 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport Wire
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Promax Alloy 2-finger Levers
Promax Alloy (inches)V (inches) Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-RM30L
Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Specialized and Alex RH 26
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsM4 Manipulated Alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Alloy XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized 3D Forged Alloy 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMX X8
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 126 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M341-8
Gear shift leversShimano Acera SL-MC40
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top Swing
Shimano Altus FD-M310-6
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio RD-M410
Fork material Single Crown Crown
Aluminum and steel and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 3 SL

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsSteel Cage and composite Body
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized XC With Kevlar Sides
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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