Argon 18 PLATINUM 105 TRIATHLON 2003 VS Giant TCR ALLIANCE 1 2009 specs comparison

Argon 18 Platinum 105 Triathlon

General Infos

Model	Platinum 105 Triathlon
Manufacturer	Argon 18
Year of production	2003
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Color choice	- Blue and Black - Red and Black -Black
Sizes	- 46cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 46cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105
Rims manufacturer	Mavic CXP 33
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber Composite
Frame type	Bonded
Handlebar construction	Profile Stoker
Handlebar extender	Profile Aerolite
Handlebar stem details	3T T.H.E.
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 105
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Argon 18 Platinum 105 Triathlon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Argon 18

Other Specs of Argon 18 Platinum 105 Triathlon

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Trimatic 2
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy

Giant TCR Alliance 1

General Infos

Model	TCR Alliance 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White and Composite
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Kenda Kriterium Pro LR3
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro TK-580 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Alliance Composite and AL
Frame type	TIG-welded and Monocoque
Handlebar construction	AL Anatomic Bend
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3D Forged
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR Alliance 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCR Alliance 1

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite