Giant RAPID 3 2011 VS Giant TCR ALLIANCE 1 2009 specs comparison
Giant Rapid 3
General Infos| Model | Rapid 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 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 Sport |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy Adjustable |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52t Teeth FSA Tempo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 material | Cromo |
| Fork type | Cromo |
Other Specs of Giant Rapid 3
| 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 Sport Alloy |
Giant TCR Alliance 1
General Infos| Model | TCR Alliance 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Composite |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Kenda Kriterium Pro LR3 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro TK-580 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 |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Alliance Composite and AL |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | AL Anatomic Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCR Alliance 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant TCR Alliance 1
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite |
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 TCR Alliance 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR Alliance 1 Road here