Giant RAPID 2 2012 VS Electra TOWNIE ORIGINAL 8I 2012 specs comparison

Giant Rapid 2 2012 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rapid 2

General Infos
Model Rapid 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2012
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Color choice -white and silver
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireGiant S-R2
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeTektro R358 Alloy Dual Pivot
Hubs for disc brakesGiant 32h Giant 32h
Rims manufacturerUnavailable Wheelset
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Grade Aluminum
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionGiant Contact Flat 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset sizeUnavailable Headset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Sora
Crankset parts and sizesShimano R453 30/39/50t
Gear shift leversShimano R440 9spd Trigger
Rear gear setNot Available

Giant Rapid 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano R-453
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra 9spd
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeAdvanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 2

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsCaged With Clips
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extensionGiant Connect Composite 30.9 (millimeters)


Electra Townie Original 8i 2012 comparison online with competitors

Electra Townie Original 8i

General Infos
Model Townie Original 8i
Manufacturer Electra
Year of production 2012
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Color choice - Lavender Mist
-Charcoal Metallic
Sizes - Standard size for all

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireSchwalbe Fat Frank 2.35
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeShimano Nexus Roller
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy 32h Shimano Nexus Interal 8spd
Rims manufacturerUnavailable Wheelset
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Alloy Flat Foot
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionAlloy Custom Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsPolished Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizesForged Alloy 170 (millimeters)
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus Twist 8spd
Rear gear setNot Available

Electra Townie Original 8i Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Unavailable Front Derailleur
Derailleur (Rear)Unavailable Rear Derailleur
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeUnicrown Steel

Other Specs of Electra Townie Original 8i

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsAlloy Cage Rubber Surface
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatErgo With Shock Elastomers
Seat post extensionAlloy Pillar


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