Specialized CARMEL 700 2 2009 VS K2 ASTRAL 4.0 2005 specs comparison

Specialized Carmel 700 2 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Carmel 700 2

General Infos
Model Carmel 700 2
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Gloss Blue
-Gloss Moss Green
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Specialized Hemisphere
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy 4-finger Levers
Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Internal Gear
Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGlobe Alloy 40 (millimeters) Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGlobe Quill
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball Threaded

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Shimano CN-NX10
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
Sugino EX-1 With Alloy Chainguard
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus Twist Shift
Rear gear set 16 Teeth
3-speed Internal

Specialized Carmel 700 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and steel
Fork type 63 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour NEX-4110-700

Other Specs of Specialized Carmel 700 2

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsComposite With Kraton Rubber
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Comfort Plus
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Suspension


K2 Astral 4.0 2005 comparison online with competitors

K2 Astral 4.0

General Infos
Model Astral 4.0
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Blue and Silver
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Vittoria Randonneur
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex DA-16
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Flat Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated TH Intelliset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
TruVativ Five-D
Gear shift leversShimano ST-R443
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

K2 Astral 4.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on
Shimano FD-R443
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeK2

Other Specs of K2 Astral 4.0

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatK2 ComfortTech
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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