Specialized HARDROCK FS 2000 VS Giant TALON 29ER 1 2011 specs comparison

Specialized Hardrock FS
General InfosModel | Hardrock FS |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Team Red and Black-Coal Green and Black |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Ground Control |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Linear-pull LeversSpecialized Alloy Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: ShimanoFront: Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSpecialized Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange Seiki |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Tange Seiki Sport |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethSpecialized Forearm Sport |
Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock FS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 2.5 (inches) TravelRock Shox Jett S |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock FS
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | ResinPlatform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Supersoft |
Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) DiameterSpecialized Alloy |

Giant Talon 29er 1
General InfosModel | Talon 29er 1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White and Blue |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29 X 2.1 (inches) Maxxis Crossmark |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Giant Root Hydraulic Disc Custom Color Brakes Custom Color LeversGiant Root Hydraulic Disc |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula Semi-SealedFront: Giant Tracker |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeGiant S-XC2 29 (inches) Sport |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Giant Sport Alloy Low Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Sport Alloy |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano M442 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Talon 29er 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
Fork material | Single CrownAlloy Steerer |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelSR Raidon 29 (inches) |
Other Specs of Giant Talon 29er 1
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | MTB Caged Alloy |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Mtb |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Sport Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Hardrock FS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Hardrock FS Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Talon 29er 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Talon 29er 1 Mountain bike here