Trek ELITE 9.8 2008 VS Giant TALON 29ER 2 2011 specs comparison
Trek Elite 9.8
General Infos| Model | Elite 9.8 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Onyx Carbon and Pearl White |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR Front: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Bontrager Jones XR |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Levers Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | OCLV Black Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite OS |
| Headset size | Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek Elite 9.8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F80RL |
Other Specs of Trek Elite 9.8
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race X Lite ACC Carbon |
Giant Talon 29er 2
General Infos| Model | Talon 29er 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and red |
| 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 | Tektro 2 Levers Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Semi-Sealed |
| 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 | HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano M311 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Talon 29er 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.4 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel SR XTC 29 (inches) |
Other Specs of Giant Talon 29er 2
| 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 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its Elite 9.8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek Elite 9.8 Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Talon 29er 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Talon 29er 2 Mountain bike here