Giant FCR 1 2009 VS Specialized ARIEL ELITE 2009 specs comparison

Giant FCR 1 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant FCR 1

General Infos
Model FCR 1
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -White
Sizes - Xsmall
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- medium
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Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
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Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 26c Kenda Kontender
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy Levers
Alloy Direct Pull 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 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Flat
Handlebar extenderBar Ends
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
Shimano FC-4550
Gear shift leversShimano R440
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
9-speed

Giant FCR 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano R440
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant FCR 1

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Unity SuperSoft Venture
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Composite


Specialized Ariel Elite 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Ariel Elite

General Infos
Model Ariel Elite
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Gloss Black and White
Sizes - Womens 43cm (centimeters)
- womens 49cm (centimeters)
- womens 53cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 45c Specialized Borough XC Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Specialized Linear Pull Levers
Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Specialized Crosstrail
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X9
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
FSA BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/48 Teeth
Sugino XD500TG With Chainguard
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Ariel Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Hi-tensile Steel and alloy
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
RST Neon Pro ML700

Other Specs of Specialized Ariel Elite

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Body Geometry
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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