Specialized CROSSROADS A1 EXPERT 1997 VS Giant FCR 2 2005 specs comparison

Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert

General Infos

Model	Crossroads A1 Expert
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Teal
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 18 (inches)
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) - womens 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Nimbus III
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aluminum Levers Shimano Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Shimano Cassette Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Araya PX-645
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	SBC A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	SBC

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads A1 Expert

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SBC Softlite Super
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Giant FCR 2

General Infos

Model	FCR 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Michelin Dynamic
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aluminum Front and aluminum Linear-pull Rear Levers Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Xero XSR-3
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Xero XSR-3
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth TruVativ Touro
Gear shift levers	SRAM X-7 Trigger
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Giant FCR 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.7
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant

Other Specs of Giant FCR 2

Component group sets	Hybrid Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Anatomic Comfort
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Cabron Fiber