Giant RAPID 3 2013 VS Marin NOVATO 2006 specs comparison

Giant Rapid 3 2013 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rapid 3

General Infos
Model Rapid 3
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2013
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Color choice -Black and Red and White
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireGiant PR3 700x23 Flat Guard
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeTektro Alloy
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerUnavailable Wheelset
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX Aluminium
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionGiant Sport Flat
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Sport
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z7
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA MegaExo
Crankset parts and sizesFSA Tempo 50/34t
Gear shift leversShimano R221 EZ Fire
Rear gear set2x8 Speeds

Giant Rapid 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano R440
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeCarbon Fiber

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 3

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsAlloy Platform
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extensionGiant Sport


Marin Novato 2006 comparison online with competitors

Marin Novato

General Infos
Model Novato
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Brushed Steel Gray
Sizes - 13
- 15
- 17
- 18.5
- 20

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.40 (inches) CST
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Dual Duty XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Triple Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey LB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Truvativ IsoFlow C
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Novato Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Nexave T300
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeMarin

Other Specs of Marin Novato

Component group setsCo (millimeters)uter Mix
Pedals detailsComposite and alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMarin Sport
Seat post extensionAluminum Suspension


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