Specialized HARDROCK XC SPORT 2008 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison
Specialized Hardrock XC Sport
General InfosModel | Hardrock XC Sport |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Black Green -Black and Gold |
Sizes |
- 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 21 |
Sizes |
- 13 - 15 - 17 - 19 - 21 |
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 | Shimano EF-50 Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM30L Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex HRXC |
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 | 25.4 640 (millimeters) Wide Specialized XC Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 25.4 (millimeters) Clamp 3D Forged Specialized |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC X8 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-ES25 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano M341 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized Hardrock XC Sport Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Altus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) RST Capa T26ML |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock XC Sport
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 Arete
General InfosModel | Arete |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Bronze and Brushed |
Sizes |
- Xxsmall - xsmall - small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Dual Duty XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ PowerSpline |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ FiveD 3.1 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Single Crown Steel and aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Race |
Other Specs of Giant Arete
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Hardrock XC Sport bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Hardrock XC Sport Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Arete manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Arete Mountain bike here