Specialized GLOBE ELITE IG8 2008 VS Giant RAPID 1 2013 specs comparison
Specialized Globe Elite IG8
General Infos| Model | Globe Elite IG8 |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Navy |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Nimbus Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Nexus Inter-8 Levers Avid SD3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter-8 Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Globe |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 25.4 (millimeters) 620 (millimeters) Wide Specialized Low Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 25.4 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z610 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42 Teeth Specialized Single Speed |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Nexus Inter-8 |
| Rear gear set | 8-speed Internal |
Specialized Globe Elite IG8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Specialized A1 Premium |
Other Specs of Specialized Globe Elite IG8
| Component group sets | Shimano Inter-8 |
| Pedals details | Globe Anti-slip Composite |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Sonoma |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter SPC Two Bolt Alloy |
Giant Rapid 1
General Infos| Model | Rapid 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2013 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Blue and Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Giant PR3 700x23 Flat Guard |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano R450 |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | Unavailable Wheelset |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC X10 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Tiagra 50/34t |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano R780 |
| Rear gear set | 2x10 Speeds |
Giant Rapid 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Carbon Fiber |
Other Specs of Giant Rapid 1
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Shimano M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Unavailable Rear Shock |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | Giant Connect SL Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Globe Elite IG8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Globe Elite IG8 Commuter here
- Get your Giant Rapid 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Rapid 1 Commuter here