Giant RAPID 2 2011 VS Specialized S-WORKS TRANSITION 2008 specs comparison

Giant Rapid 2 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rapid 2

General Infos
Model Rapid 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c 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 typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50t Teeth
FSA Omega Mega Exo
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeAdvanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 2

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsCaged With Clips
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect Composite


Specialized S-Works Transition 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized S-Works Transition

General Infos
Model S-Works Transition
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Quick-Step
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 21c S-Works Mondo Tubular
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Zipp Vuka Aero Carbon Levers
S-Works Integrated Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesZipp 404
Rims manufacturerZipp 404
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Aero
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsS-Works FACT 9r N'Aero Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionZipp VUKA Carbon Aero Bar Combo
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 31.8 Clamp
Ti Hardware
S-Works Pro-Set
Headset size Integrated
1 (inches) Threaded Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM 1090R
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeS-Works Integrated Oversized
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Integrated Oversize
S-Works FACT Carbon Crankset
Gear shift leversSRAM Force TT
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized S-Works Transition Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
SRAM Red
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM Red
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeS-Works FACT N'Aero

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Transition

Component group setsSRAM Red
Pedals detailsTest Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Ti Rails
Microfiber Cover
Body Geometry TriTip SL
Seat post extension 2 Position
S-Works Transition Carbon


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