Giant TCR A1 2008 VS Specialized TRANSITION ELITE 2011 specs comparison

Giant TCR A1
General InfosModel | TCR A1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White and Blue |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Lithion |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 LeversShimano Tiagra Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Xero XSR-3 |
Rims manufacturer | Xero XSR-3 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Xero |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alliance Aluminum and composite |
Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
Handlebar construction | 6061 AL Anatomic Bend |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Aluminum 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 TeethShimano R600 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano R700 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth10-speed |
Giant TCR A1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon and alloy Steerer |
Fork type | FormulaOne |
Other Specs of Giant TCR A1
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Racing |
Seat post extension | FormulaOne Composite |

Specialized Transition Elite
General InfosModel | Transition Elite |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gloss White and Blk |
Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Specialized Turbo Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | TRP Aero Alloy LeversTektro Cold-forged Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeMavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile T2+ Aerobar |
Handlebar extender | Aerobar |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Comp-Set |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC DX 10SC |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethSRAM S100 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM TT500 SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth10-speed |
Specialized Transition Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Apex |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon |
Fork type | Specialized FACT Carbon |
Other Specs of Specialized Transition Elite
Component group sets | Triathlon Mix |
Pedals details | Black Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Riva Road |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSpecialized Elite Carbon Wrapped |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its TCR A1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant TCR A1 Road here
- Get your Specialized Transition Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Transition Elite Road here