Specialized GLOBE ELITE IG8 2008 VS Trek PORTLAND 2006 specs comparison

Specialized Globe Elite IG8
General InfosModel | 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 LeversAvid SD3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter-8Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex 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) WideSpecialized Low Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 25.4 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN25 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42 TeethSpecialized 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 CrownAluminum |
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) DiameterSPC Two Bolt Alloy |

Trek Portland
General InfosModel | Portland |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Burnt Orange |
Sizes | - 50cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 28C Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 LeversAvid BB-7 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Select |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Select |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alpha SLR Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Select |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
Headset size | Aheadset Slimstak |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36/50 TeethBontrager Select |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 37 Teeth10-speed |
Trek Portland Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber |
Fork type | Bontrager Satellite Elite |
Other Specs of Trek Portland
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Lux |
Seat post extension | Bontrager Select |
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 Trek Portland manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Portland Commuter here