Does Giant make bikes for specialized?
Giant even makes frames for Specialized and is known to produce frames for other brands. They have a huge factory in Taiwan which allows them to sell their bikes a bit cheaper due to mass production. Giant offers a wide range of bikes, a bit more than Specialized.
Is GT better than Specialized?
The GT linkage is WAY better than the Specialized (especially at the lower levels when you wouldn’t even be getting a decent Brain shock on the Spec.) in every way except for weight – the iDrive system is SLIGHTLY heavier than most other multi-pivot frames.
How heavy is the Specialized Crosstrail?
Weight: 30.8lbs.
What replaced the specialized crosstrail?
Sirrus X
The replacement for the Crosstrail is the new Sirrus X which takes the idea of ‘hybrid’ bikes in a whole new direction. The old Specialized Crosstrail was a pretty standard hybrid bike. It came with road bike size wheels, a suspension fork and plenty of points for attaching mudguards and pannier racks.
Is the specialized crosstrail ” the perfect do it all bike “?
When we reviewed the Specialized Crosstrail Sport Disc back in 2015 ( read the review here ), we praised it as “the perfect example of a do-it-all bike”.
What’s the difference between specialized and Giant Bikes?
If you take one bike of each brand that is similar in price and purpose, there hardly are any differences. The biggest difference is probably design and the fact that Giant produces frames themselves. Giant even makes frames for Specialized and is known to produce frames for other brands.
What kind of grips does specialized crosstrail sport have?
The CrossTrail Sport comes with the same Body Geometry XCT grips and Specialized Canopy Sport saddle found on the Sirrus Alloy I tested and mentioned earlier. While they were a great find on a £425 bike, I would have hoped for something a little more special on a bike demanding a £325 premium.
What kind of disc wheels does specialized use?
The Axis Disc wheels used on most of the range provide reliable performance and are seen on much higher spec bikes, like Specialized’s Roubaix. At 700c, they provide a good compromise between on-road speed and off-road performance.