Specialized GLOBE ELITE IG8 2008 VS Ross CENTAUR W/FENDERS 1997 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


Ross Centaur w/fenders 1997 comparison online with competitors

Ross Centaur w/fenders

General Infos
Model Centaur w/fenders
Manufacturer Ross
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Green
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.75 (inches) Ross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Nexus Roller Brake and Shimano Altus Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus Roller Brake
Front: Shimano Altus
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex 7X
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSameness Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) YST 665

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC 410
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
YST BB 621
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Dotek Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano Inter-7 ST-7S20
Rear gear set 21 Teeth
7-speed Internal

Ross Centaur w/fenders Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRoss

Other Specs of Ross Centaur w/fenders

Component group setsShimano Nexus
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 6000 With Springs
Seat post extension 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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