Specialized HARDROCK XC SPORT 2008 VS Giant RINCON 2009 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 LeversProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM30LFront: Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex HRXC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 25.4 640 (millimeters) WideSpecialized XC Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 25.4 (millimeters) Clamp 3D ForgedSpecialized |
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 TeethShimano M341 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-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) DiameterTwo-bolt Alloy Micro-Adjust |

Giant Rincon
General InfosModel | Rincon |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Black-Silver and Black |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal Or K-Rad |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated LeversTektro IO Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlloy Double Wall |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | SR Suntour Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSR Suntour XCT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Giant Rincon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M-310 Altus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelSR Suntour XCM |
Other Specs of Giant Rincon
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Unity Speed Groove and Giant DJ |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy |
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 Rincon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Rincon Mountain bike here