Giant DEFY 2 (COMPACT) 2010 VS Specialized RUBY ELITE APEX 2011 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


Specialized Ruby Elite Apex 2011 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Ruby Elite Apex

General Infos
Model Ruby Elite Apex
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2011
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Color choice - Wht and Turq
-Carb and Pnk
Sizes - Womens 44cm (centimeters)
- womens 48cm (centimeters)
- womens 51cm (centimeters)
- womens 54cm (centimeters)
- womens 57cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Specialized All Condition
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM Apex Levers
Tektro Cold-forged Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesForged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Women's Comp
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Comp-Set
Headset sizeAhead

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X10
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
SRAM S100
Gear shift leversSRAM Apex
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Ruby Elite Apex Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM Apex
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM Apex
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon
Fork typeSpecialized FACT Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized Ruby Elite Apex

Component group setsSRAM Apex
Pedals detailsBlack Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Women's Lithia
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Comp FACT Carbon With Zertz


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