Giant RAPID 3 2010 VS Giant DEFY 2 (COMPACT) 2010 specs comparison
Giant Rapid 3
General Infos| Model | Rapid 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver and White and Black |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Kenda Kwest |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Alloy Levers Alloy Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Giant Sport Road Double Wall |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connnect Flat 31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum Bar-ends |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth FSA Tempo Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano R-221 EZ-Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Rapid 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano R443 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora |
| Fork material | Cromo Blades And Steerer |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Giant Rapid 3
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Caged With Clips |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect |
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Giant Defy 2 (compact)
General Infos| Model | Defy 2 (compact) |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and White and Black |
| Sizes |
- XS - S - M - M/L - L - XL |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra Levers Shimano Sora Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect 31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano External |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Defy 2 (compact) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 2 (compact)
| Component group sets | Shimano Tiagra |
| Pedals details | Caged With Clips |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Rapid 3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Rapid 3 Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 2 (compact) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 2 (compact) Road here