Giant DEFY 2 (COMPACT) 2010 VS Marin ARGENTA 2009 specs comparison

Giant Defy 2 (compact) 2010 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy 2 (compact)

General Infos
Model Defy 2 (compact)
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Blue and White and Black
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- M/L
- L
- XL
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- M/L
- L
- XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tiagra Levers
Shimano Sora 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 Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset size1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano External
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift leversShimano Tiagra
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Defy 2 (compact) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork materialCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 2 (compact)

Component group setsShimano Tiagra
Pedals detailsCaged With Clips
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect SL


Marin Argenta 2009 comparison online with competitors

Marin Argenta

General Infos
Model Argenta
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Blue Galaxy and White Pearl
Sizes - 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Kenda Koncept Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano R500
Rims manufacturerShimano R500
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA Vero Compact
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-150LX
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic Zero Comp

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Vero
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Marin Argenta Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon
Fork typeRFE Carbon

Other Specs of Marin Argenta

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsComposite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO SE
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


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