Specialized HARDROCK XC DISK 2008 VS Giant TALON 29ER 2 2011 specs comparison

Specialized Hardrock XC Disk

General Infos

Model	Hardrock XC Disk
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	- Charcoal Keyline -Copper and Navy
Sizes	- 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 21 - 23
Sizes	- 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 21 - 23

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast LK Sport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro 2-finger Levers Tektro IOX With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Specialized Forged Alloy Freewheel Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Hi-tensile Steel
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy A-Head
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	125 (millimeters) Spindle Square Taper TH Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FX-TX70
Gear shift levers	Shimano RS-43 Revo Twist
Rear gear set	13 - 34 Teeth 7-speed

Specialized Hardrock XC Disk Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp On 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Altus
Fork material	Single
Fork type	80 (millimeters) RST Capa T26

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock XC Disk

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Specialized Steel
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized XC
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Two-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust

Giant Talon 29er 2

General Infos

Model	Talon 29er 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and red
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	Tektro 2 Levers Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Semi-Sealed
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Giant 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	HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano M311
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.4 Trigger
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Giant Talon 29er 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.4
Fork material	Single
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel SR XTC 29 (inches)

Other Specs of Giant Talon 29er 2

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) Diameter Giant Sport Alloy