Cannondale CAAD8 OPTIMO 2 2007 VS Giant TCR 1 2005 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2

General Infos

Model	CAAD8 Optimo 2
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2007
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Color choice	- Patriot Blue -Lighting White
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra Levers Shimano Tiagra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R500A
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R500A
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	CAAD8 Optimo
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C3
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	FSA Alloy Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 9 Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Tiagra
Crankset parts and sizes	39/52 Teeth Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Cannondale Slice Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extension	Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped

Giant TCR 1

General Infos

Model	TCR 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race2 Front: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro2 Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers RX40 Dual Pivot Front and Tektro RX40 Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Xero XSR-1
Rims manufacturer	Xero XSR-1
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluxx SL Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit ACB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Not Available
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	36/50 Teeth TruVativ Rouleur GXP
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	FormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR 1

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Time Impact
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite