Giant TCR ADVANCED 2005 VS Specialized TRANSITION EXPERT 2008 specs comparison

Giant TCR Advanced 2005 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR Advanced

General Infos
Model TCR Advanced
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -T-Mobile Team
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental GP 3000 T-Mobile
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace WH7800
Rims manufacturerShimano Dura-Ace WH7800
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Bladed
Shimano Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionDeda Newton 31.8
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsDeda Newton 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit ACB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Giant TCR Advanced Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber
Fork typeFormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR Advanced

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Composite


Specialized Transition Expert 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Transition Expert

General Infos
Model Transition Expert
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 21c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aero Levers Levers
Specialized Integrated Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Kysrium Equipe
Rims manufacturer 18-hole and 20-hole
Mavic Kysrium Equipe
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Triple Monocoque
Specialized FACT 7r Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionZipp VUKA Carbon Aero Bar Combo
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
S-Works Pro-Set
Headset size Integrated Threadless
1 (inches) Threaded Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Transition Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeSpecialized FACT N'Aero

Other Specs of Specialized Transition Expert

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsTest Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Ti Rails
Body Geometry TriTip
Seat post extensionSpecialized Transition Carbon 2-position


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