Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (COMPACT) 2011 VS Giant RAPID 2 2011 specs comparison

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)

General Infos
Model Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Composite and white and red
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific
Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 5700 Levers
Tektro TK-R540 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Giant P-R2
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga.
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAdvanced-Grade Composite
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105 5700
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Gear shift leversShimano 105 5700
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
10-speed

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105 5700
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 5700
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeAdvanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Royal Seta M
Seat post extensionGiant Vector Composite


Giant Rapid 2 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rapid 2

General Infos
Model Rapid 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Red and white and black
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific
Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy Levers
Tektro R358 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano 2200
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Giant S-R2
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50t Teeth
FSA Omega Mega Exo
Gear shift leversShimano R440
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Rapid 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano R453
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork material Aero Crown
Alloy
Fork typeAdvanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 2

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


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