Specialized EPIC ELITE 2011 VS Giant VT 1 2005 specs comparison
Specialized Epic Elite
General Infos| Model | Epic Elite |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polish |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works Fast Trak LK Front: 26 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works The Captain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R SL Levers Avid Elixir R SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss X420SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 660 (millimeters) Wide Specialized XC Low Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized XC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | SRAM GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | SRAM Carbon S-2200 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized Epic Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | S3 Direct Mount SRAM X.7 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single Crown Alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Sid RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Elite
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin Test Ride Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Mini-Brain |
| Saddle seat | Specialized BG Phenom Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Single Bolt Setback |
Giant VT 1
General Infos| Model | VT 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Blue and Silver |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion SL UST |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole Mavic Crossmax SL UST Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 90 - 120 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Manitou Minute 1:00 |
Other Specs of Giant VT 1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Manitou Swinger Air SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Micro-adjust Carbon Fiber |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Epic Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Epic Elite Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant VT 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 1 Mountain bike here