Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 2009 VS Specialized TARMAC ELITE 2008 specs comparison
Giant Defy Advanced 3
General Infos| Model | Defy Advanced 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Blue and Silver and Composite |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro R530 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Advanced Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 86 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy Advanced 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | Giant Vector Composite |
Specialized Tarmac Elite
General Infos| Model | Tarmac Elite |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and White |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Triple Monocoque Specialized FACT 6r Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Ergonomic Top Shaping Short-reach Drop Specialized Expert |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| 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 width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA MegaEXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth FSA Gossamer MegaExo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized Tarmac Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Specialized FACT |
Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Elite
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Body Geometry Toupé Team |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts Specialized Pro SL |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Defy Advanced 3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Defy Advanced 3 Road here
- Get your Specialized Tarmac Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Tarmac Elite Road here