Cannondale CAAD8 5 105 2011 VS Giant RAPID 1 2011 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 5 105

General Infos

Model	CAAD8 5 105
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Jet Black (gloss) -Magnesium White with Race Red (gloss)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Schwalbe Lugano
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Tektro R580 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula RB-52 Front: Formula RB-51
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Alex RC24
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Bladed Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C3 Compact
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C3
Headset size	Tange Si

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA BB30
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Pro
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 5 105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Cannondale Ultra Carbon

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 5 105

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Cannondale Stage With CroMo Rails
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C3

Giant Rapid 1

General Infos

Model	Rapid 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and White and Black
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Long Reach Brakes Tektro Alloy Levers Shimano Dual Pivot
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula
Rims manufacturer	Giant P-R2
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Giant Connect
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift levers	Shimano R440
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Rapid 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R440
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 5700
Fork material	Aero Crown Alloy
Fork type	Advanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 1

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Shimano M505
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Royal Seta M
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL