Giant DEFY 1 2009 VS GT TACHYON 1.0 GTW 2011 specs comparison

Giant Defy 1 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy 1

General Infos
Model Defy 1
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Charcoal and Silver Black
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAL Anatomic Bend
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Giant Defy 1 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Giant Defy 1

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Composite


GT Tachyon 1.0 GTW 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Tachyon 1.0 GTW

General Infos
Model Tachyon 1.0 GTW
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Slate silver
Sizes - Large frace

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Kenda Kiniption
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RX-1 Levers
Tektro RX-3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano WH-R500
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-R500
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelShimano WH-R500

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Type R Double Butted Flat Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNVO F-1 Adjustable
Headset sizeIntegrated Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Integrated
Crankset parts and sizes 50/39/30t Teeth
Shimano FC-R553
Gear shift leversShimano SL-R770 Flat Bar
Rear gear set 11 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

GT Tachyon 1.0 GTW Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-R770
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork materialCarbon
Fork typeGT Type R Carbon

Other Specs of GT Tachyon 1.0 GTW

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT Type R Race
Seat post extensionGT Design Alloy


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