Schwinn ROCKET 88 STAGE 2 2000 VS Giant VT 2 2004 specs comparison

Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 2
General InfosModel | Rocket 88 Stage 2 |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team Red and Black |
Sizes | - 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper XL |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid 1D-10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeMavic X221 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki STE |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-ES70 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelRock Shox SID Adjust |
Saddle seat | SDG Belair |
Seat post extension | JD Components 495 |

Giant VT 2
General InfosModel | VT 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Satin Silver and Satin Black |
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 Airlight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X223 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Evolve XC ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant VT 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 90-120 (millimeters) TravelAnswer Manitou Minute 1:00 SPV |
Other Specs of Giant VT 2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable TravelAnswer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Rocket 88 Stage 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 2 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant VT 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 2 Mountain bike here