Specialized HARDROCK XC SPORT 2008 VS Giant TALON 29ER 1 2011 specs comparison

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 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 Talon 29er 1

General Infos

Model	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 Levers Giant Root Hydraulic Disc
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula Semi-Sealed Front: Giant Tracker
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	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano M442
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.5
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Talon 29er 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.5
Fork material	Single Crown Alloy Steerer
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel SR 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) Diameter Giant Sport Alloy