Giant TCR 2T 1999 VS Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (TRIPLE) 2011 specs comparison

Giant TCR 2T

General Infos

Model	TCR 2T
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	1999
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Color choice	-White
Sizes	- 44cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 55.5cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 44cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 55.5cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial BiSport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano RSX STI Levers Shimano RSX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano RSX
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic CXP 11
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Compact SL CU 92 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Adjustable Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano RSX
Gear shift levers	Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Giant TCR 2T Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano RSX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano RSX
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Giant

Other Specs of Giant TCR 2T

Component group sets	Shimano RSX Triple
Pedals details	Road Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia XO
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter 300 (millimeters) Aluminum Micro-adjust

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Triple)

General Infos

Model	Defy Advanced 3 (Triple)
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Composite and white and red
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

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 tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 5700 Levers Tektro TK-R540 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Giant P-R2
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Advanced-Grade Composite
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Giant Connect 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105 5700
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50t Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 5700
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Triple) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105 5700
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 5700
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Advanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Triple)

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Royal Seta M
Seat post extension	Giant Vector Composite