Giant KRONOS GS 1997 VS Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (COMPACT) 2010 specs comparison

Giant Kronos GS

General Infos

Model	Kronos GS
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- red kandy -Matte blue
Sizes	- 46 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 62 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 46 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 62 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Kenda K-176
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aluminum Levers Aluminum Side-pull Calipers Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano R050 Silent Clutch Front: Shimano R050
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Rigida Nova Aero
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Chin Haur CH-47
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth SR XR00 Aluminum
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift
Rear gear set	14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Giant Kronos GS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano AceraX
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Giant

Other Specs of Giant Kronos GS

Component group sets	Shimano AceraX and Altus
Pedals details	HTI Steel and resin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Viscount 9710
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)

General Infos

Model	Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Dark Silver and Composite and White
Sizes	- XS - S - M - M/L - L - XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Michelin Lithion 2
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Tektro TK-R710 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed Bearing
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Advanced Composite
Frame type	Carbon
Handlebar construction	Giant Connect SL 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect SL
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Internal Press Fit Fsa Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Fsa Gossamer Compact MegaExo
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)

Component group sets	Shimano 105 Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SelleRoyal Seta M
Seat post extension	Giant Vector Composite