Scott TAOS 1998 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2008 specs comparison

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Scott Taos

General Infos
Model Taos
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Black and red
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1230
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-377A Levers
Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM40
Front: Formula FM 31
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott X-Bar
Handlebar extenderScott Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
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 leversShimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Scott Taos Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy S

Other Specs of Scott Taos

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Pedals detailsVictor VP-988 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-352B18
Seat post extension 26.8 (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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