Specialized EPIC EXPERT CARBON 2008 VS Giant VT 3 2004 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Expert Carbon
General InfosModel | Epic Expert Carbon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Carbon and Silver Keyline |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Track Control LK |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | 160 (millimeters) Rear Brakes 185 (millimeters) Front and Avid Ultimate 7 Disc Avid Ultimate 7 LeversAvid Ultimate 7 Disc |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT SwissFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeDT Swiss X420 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8/1.6 Double-buttedDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum Rear TriangleFACT 9m Carbon Triangle |
Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 BackSpecialized OS XC Low Rise 2014 Alloy Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged With CNC Finish31.8 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano M-762 XT |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X-9 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters)Shimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X-0 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox F100 RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Expert Carbon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Brain Fade |
Saddle seat | Hollow Cr-Mo RailsSpecialized XC MTB |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Single Bolt Setback2014 Butted Alloy |

Giant VT 3
General InfosModel | VT 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Silver and Team Blue |
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 Airlight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-1 LeversAvid CPS Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic XM 117 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Ride XC ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant VT 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 90-120 (millimeters) TravelAnswer Manitou Black Comp |
Other Specs of Giant VT 3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 5.0 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable TravelAnswer Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air SPV |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Epic Expert Carbon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Epic Expert Carbon Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant VT 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant VT 3 Mountain bike here