Specialized GLOBE ELITE IG8 2008 VS GT Bicycles TRAFFIC 1.0 2012 specs comparison

Specialized Globe Elite IG8 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Globe Elite IG8

General Infos
Model Globe Elite IG8
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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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 tire700 X 35c Nimbus Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c 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 typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsA1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 25.4 (millimeters)
620 (millimeters) Wide
Specialized Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 25.4 (millimeters) Clamp
Specialized Forged
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z610
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN25
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
Specialized Single Speed
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus Inter-8
Rear gear set8-speed Internal

Specialized Globe Elite IG8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeSpecialized A1 Premium

Other Specs of Specialized Globe Elite IG8

Component group setsShimano Inter-8
Pedals detailsGlobe Anti-slip Composite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Sonoma
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
SPC Two Bolt Alloy


GT Bicycles Traffic 1.0 2012 comparison online with competitors

GT Bicycles Traffic 1.0

General Infos
Model Traffic 1.0
Manufacturer GT Bicycles
Year of production 2012
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Color choice -White
Sizes - L
- M
- S
- XL
- XS
- XXL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireSchwalbe Road Cruiser 700x40c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeTektro Draco Pro 160 (millimeters)
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerUnavailable Wheelset
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHydroformed 6061 Al
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsGT 3D Forged 6061
Headset sizeFSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano External
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Deore 48x36x26
Gear shift leversShimano Deore 9spd Trigger
Rear gear setNot Available

GT Bicycles Traffic 1.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore 9 Spd
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeGT Traffic 6061 AL

Other Specs of GT Bicycles Traffic 1.0

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsGT Pro Plastic
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatGT Traffic
Seat post extensionAlloy


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