Giant RAPID 1 2011 VS Litespeed TACHYON 650C 2005 specs comparison

Giant Rapid 1
General InfosModel | 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 |

Litespeed Tachyon 650c
General InfosModel | Tachyon 650c |
Manufacturer | Litespeed |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Polished |
Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 650 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: FSA RD-80 Front: FSA RD-80 |
Rims manufacturer | FSA RD 80 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Vision |
Handlebar extender | Vision Clip On |
Handlebar stem details | Vision Size More |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 108 (millimeters) Spindle FSA Platinum ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth FSA Energy |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Litespeed Tachyon 650c Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber |
Fork type | Lite TEC |
Other Specs of Litespeed Tachyon 650c
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo |
Seat post extension | Aluminum |
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 Litespeed Tachyon 650c manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Litespeed Tachyon 650c Road here