Specialized EPIC RIM 2006 VS GT STS-2 1997 specs comparison

Specialized Epic Rim
General InfosModel | Epic Rim |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Aramid Bead Dual Compound26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Cantilever Cartridge Pads BrakesAvid SD-5R |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M-525 Alloy QR High and low Flange Sealed Cartridge BearingFront: Specialized Stout Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X317 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight GaugeDT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) 600 (millimeters) WidthSpecialized 2014 Butted Alloy Flat Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) OS Clamp 4-bolt Face Plate 8 Degree Rise3D Forged CNC Machined |
Headset size | 10 (millimeters) Insertion Alloy Cups Sealed Cartridge Bearing1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 With Power Link |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
Crankset parts and sizes | 2-piece 22S and 32A and 44A TeethTruvativ Stylo |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Epic Rim Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Bottom Swing Dual PullShimano M-580 LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Long Cage Standard SpringShimano M-750 XT |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters)Fox F100 RL |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Rim
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized Fox Brain Fade Shock |
Saddle seat | Hollow Cr-Mo RailsSpecialized Body Geometry Rival |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum |

GT STS-2
General InfosModel | STS-2 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Thermoplastic and aluminum |
Frame type | Bonded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | GT Cut Weld |
Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
GT STS-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket MountShimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy C |
Other Specs of GT STS-2
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SST |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Epic Rim bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Epic Rim Mountain bike here
- Get your GT STS-2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT STS-2 Mountain bike here