Giant TCR 1998 VS Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (COMPACT) 2011 specs comparison
Giant TCR
General Infos| Model | TCR |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Yellow haze |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Bi-Synergic |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Giant Carbon |
| Rims manufacturer | Rigida CSB Aero |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Molded Giant Carbon Spoke Carbon Fiber |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant CU92 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Touch-E |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Mike Burrows Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST HP-233 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-41 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Tange BB-LN55 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/52 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant TCR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant TCR
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Pedals details | Victor Road Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Trimatica |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Aero Carbon |
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Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)
General Infos| Model | Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) |
| 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 | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) 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 (Compact)
| 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 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its TCR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant TCR Road here
- Get your Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) Road here