Specialized FSR XC EXPERT 2008 VS Giant NRS 2 2004 specs comparison

Specialized FSR XC Expert
General InfosModel | FSR XC Expert |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Test Orange -Black |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) S-Works The Captain Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | 1600 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic Avid Juicy 3 SL Levers Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole DT Swiss 445D |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Niples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M4 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 6 Up 640 (millimeters) Wide 8 Back Specialized OS XC Low Rise Alloy Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano M521 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M521 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized FSR XC Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Shadow XT M772 |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon 335 SL |
Other Specs of Specialized FSR XC Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel X Fusion 02RC |
Saddle seat | Specialized MTB |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Two-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust |

Giant NRS 2
General InfosModel | NRS 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Candy Red |
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 Python Air Light |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 3 Levers Avid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Disc Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-butted Stainless 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 | 22/34/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC ISIS |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant NRS 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Axel Super |
Other Specs of Giant NRS 2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its FSR XC Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized FSR XC Expert Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant NRS 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant NRS 2 Mountain bike here