Giant RAPID 3 2011 VS Giant TCR A1 2008 specs comparison

Giant Rapid 3 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rapid 3

General Infos
Model Rapid 3
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Silver and black and white
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Specific
Front: 700 X 28c 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 Sport
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Adjustable
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52t Teeth
FSA Tempo
Gear shift leversShimano R-221 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant Rapid 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 2300
Fork materialCromo
Fork typeCromo

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 3

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


Giant TCR A1 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR A1

General Infos
Model TCR A1
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White and Blue
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Lithion
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 Levers
Shimano Tiagra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesXero XSR-3
Rims manufacturerXero XSR-3
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelXero

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlliance Aluminum and composite
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction6061 AL Anatomic Bend
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3D Forged Aluminum 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
Shimano R600
Gear shift leversShimano R700
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Giant TCR A1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and alloy Steerer
Fork typeFormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR A1

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Racing
Seat post extensionFormulaOne Composite


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