Specialized CARMEL 700 3 2009 VS Norco VFR 3 DISC 2008 specs comparison

Specialized Carmel 700 3
General InfosModel | Carmel 700 3 |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Satin Bronze-Gloss Red |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Specialized Hemisphere |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy 4-finger LeversAlloy Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSpecialized Globe |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Globe Alloy 40 (millimeters) Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Globe Quill |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X8 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleFSA BB-7420 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethShimano FC-M151 With Chainguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-MC40 Rapid Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Specialized Carmel 700 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-C050 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and steel |
Fork type | 63 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour NEX-4110-700 |
Other Specs of Specialized Carmel 700 3
Component group sets | Comfort Mix |
Pedals details | Composite With Kraton Rubber |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Comfort Plus |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Suspension |

Norco VFR 3 disc
General InfosModel | VFR 3 disc |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Hutchinson Urban Tour |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano M485 Hydraulic LeversShimano BR-M485 Hydraulic With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula DC-20Front: Formula DC20 |
Rims manufacturer | Alex ACE-19 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Low Rizer |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampRitchey |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Comp |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 TeethFSA Vero Compact |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 440 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VFR 3 disc Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampShimano FD-440A |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownAlloy and chromoly Steerer |
Fork type | Norco |
Other Specs of Norco VFR 3 disc
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Norco Performance Comfort |
Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Carmel 700 3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Carmel 700 3 Hybrid here
- Get your Norco VFR 3 disc manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VFR 3 disc Hybrid here