Trek 8.3 DS 2012 VS Specialized GLOBE ELITE IG8 2008 specs comparison

Trek 8.3 DS 2012 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8.3 DS

General Infos
Model 8.3 DS
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2012
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Color choice - Matte White and Matte Black
-Matte Ti and Matte Black
Sizes - 15
- 17.5
- 19
- 21
- 22.5
Sizes - 15
- 17.5
- 19
- 21
- 22.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager H5 700x38c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeTektro Novela Mechanical Disc
Hubs for disc brakesUnavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub
Rims manufacturer Alloy
Bontrager 750 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha Gold Aluminum
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionBontrager Low Riser 25 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Approved
Headset sizeUnavailable Headset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainUnavailable Chain
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeUnavailable Bottom Bracket
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Acera 48/36/26t
Gear shift leversShimano Acera Rapidfire 8spd
Rear gear setNot Available

Trek 8.3 DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera 8spd
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeSR Suntour NEX 4610 63 (millimeters)

Other Specs of Trek 8.3 DS

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsNylon Flat Pedal
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatBontrager SSR
Seat post extensionBontrager SSR


Specialized Globe Elite IG8 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Globe Elite IG8

General Infos
Model Globe Elite IG8
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Navy
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Nimbus Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Nexus Inter-8 Levers
Avid SD3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter-8
Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Globe
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

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

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z610
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN25
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
Specialized Single Speed
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus Inter-8
Rear gear set8-speed Internal

Specialized Globe Elite IG8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeSpecialized A1 Premium

Other Specs of Specialized Globe Elite IG8

Component group setsShimano Inter-8
Pedals detailsGlobe Anti-slip Composite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Sonoma
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
SPC Two Bolt Alloy


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