Specialized CROSSROADS ELITE 2008 VS Giant OPTION 1999 specs comparison

Specialized Crossroads Elite
General InfosModel | Crossroads Elite |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Silver -Black |
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 Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-RM30S Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Globe |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 60 (millimeters) Rise Alloy 620 (millimeters) Wide |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Ground Control |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle TH Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano FC-TX71 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized Crossroads Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano FD-C102 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | 63 (millimeters) Travel SR NEX-4010-700 |
Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads Elite
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Platform Nylon With Kraton Top |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Comfort Plus With Springs |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension |

Giant Option
General InfosModel | Option |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Black - Navy -Aqua |
Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - 23.5 (inches) - womens 15.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches) - womens 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-180 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy Direct Pull Levers Direct Pull With Linear Spring Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Joy Tech Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Single Wall Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 30 (millimeters) Rise Steel |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | 40-degree Rise Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Steel With Water Seal |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Adjustable |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth SR XR11 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Giant Option Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Steel |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Option
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Cross Nylon |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Comfort |
Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Crossroads Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Crossroads Elite Hybrid here
- Get your Giant Option manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Option Hybrid here