Specialized HARDROCK XC SPORT 2008 VS Giant ARETE 2008 specs comparison

Specialized Hardrock XC Sport 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Hardrock XC Sport

General Infos
Model Hardrock XC Sport
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast LK Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsA1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 25.4
640 (millimeters) Wide
Specialized XC Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 25.4 (millimeters) Clamp
3D Forged
Specialized
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC X8
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano M341
Gear shift leversShimano 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 materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
RST Capa T26ML

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock XC Sport

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsSpecialized Steel
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized XC
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Two-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust


Giant Arete 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant Arete

General Infos
Model Arete
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB Dual Duty XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Ride XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride XC 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ PowerSpline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ FiveD 3.1
Gear shift leversSRAM 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 setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Deva Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Ride XC


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