Giant RAPID 2 2011 VS Kestrel TALON TRI 2009 specs comparison
Giant Rapid 2
General Infos| Model | Rapid 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red 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 | Tektro Alloy Levers Tektro R358 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 |
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 | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50t Teeth FSA Omega Mega Exo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano R440 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Rapid 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano R453 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Rapid 2
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Caged With Clips |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect Composite |
Kestrel Talon Tri
General Infos| Model | Talon Tri |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Blue and Weave |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700c Vittoria Rubino Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Aksium |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Profile T2 Wing |
| Handlebar extender | Profile T2+ |
| Handlebar stem details | Profile H2OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Devolution |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Ultegra Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel Talon Tri Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon With Carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Kestrel Talon EMS SL |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon Tri
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kestrel Talon |
| Seat post extension | Kestrel Talon EMS |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Rapid 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Rapid 2 Road here
- Get your Kestrel Talon Tri manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Talon Tri Road here