Specialized EPIC 2005 VS GT STS-1500 DS 1998 specs comparison

Specialized Epic 2005 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Epic

General Infos
Model Epic
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2005
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Color choice - Yellow
-Silver
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized FasTrack Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Avid SD-5R Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore Disc
Front: Specialized Stout Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X317
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsM4 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized XC Flat 31.8
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details3D Forged CNC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-ES30
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Epic Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox F100RL

Other Specs of Specialized Epic

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorber 90 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized BRAIN
Saddle seatSpecialized BG
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


GT STS-1500 DS 1998 comparison online with competitors

GT STS-1500 DS

General Infos
Model STS-1500 DS
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Black carbon
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.85 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 1.85 (inches) Tioga Edge
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Thermoplastic and aluminum
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionAstro 1.5 (inches) Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT STS-1500 DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XL

Other Specs of GT STS-1500 DS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) and 5.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
GT Aluminum Micro-adjust


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