Giant RAPID 1 2011 VS Giant DEFY 3 2011 specs comparison
Giant Rapid 1
General Infos| Model | Rapid 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and White and Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| 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 tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Long Reach Brakes Tektro Alloy Levers Shimano Dual Pivot |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | Giant P-R2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano R440 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Rapid 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano R440 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Rapid 1
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal Seta M |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL |
Giant Defy 3
General Infos| Model | Defy 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and black and silver |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R4 Specific Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R4 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 2300 Levers Tektro TK-R340 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Giant S-R2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Sport Alloy |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52t Teeth FSA Tempo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 2300 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Defy 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 2203 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 3
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Rapid 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Rapid 1 Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 3 Road here