Giant DEFY 2 2009 VS Specialized TARMAC COMP 2008 specs comparison

Giant Defy 2 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy 2

General Infos
Model Defy 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Red and Silver and 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 25c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Levers
Tektro R-350 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 HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Omega
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Giant Defy 2

Component group setsShimano Sora
Pedals detailsAlloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Composite


Specialized Tarmac Comp 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Tarmac Comp

General Infos
Model Tarmac Comp
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - Gerolsteiner
-Orange
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RS-10
Rims manufacturerShimano RS-10
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Triple Monocoque
Specialized FACT 6r Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
Ergonomic Top Shaping
Short-reach Drop
Specialized Expert
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Specialized Comp-Set
Headset size Integrated Threadless
1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Comp Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork typeSpecialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Comp

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsTest Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBody Geometry Toupé Team
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts
Specialized Pro SL


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