Schwinn MESA GSX 2003 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison
Schwinn Mesa GSX
General Infos| Model | Mesa GSX |
| Manufacturer | Schwinn |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-24K Gold and Gloss Black |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC II |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Radius 2.0 Alloy Levers SR Suntour Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Formula Aluminum Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex TD-17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Butted Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Schwinn Ride Tuned |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ X-Forge |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 8-sp Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Schwinn Mesa GSX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M330 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 89 (millimeters) Travel RST MAG TL |
Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GSX
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin Body Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Schwinn Anatomic |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Giant Arete
General Infos| Model | 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 Eight Front: 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 Levers Hayes 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 Teeth TruVativ FiveD 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 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) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Mesa GSX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Mesa GSX 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