Giant TCR AERO 2 2005 VS Marin PORTOFINO 2003 specs comparison

Giant TCR Aero 2

General Infos

Model	TCR Aero 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gray Metallic
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Dynamic
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Aluminum Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Xero XGR-3
Rims manufacturer	Xero XGR-3
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX SL Aero Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50
Handlebar extender	Easton
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit ACB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Not Available
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth TruVativ Elita
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Giant TCR Aero 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	FormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR Aero 2

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Arione Tri
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite

Marin Portofino

General Infos

Model	Portofino
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Kenda Koncept
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Sora STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Sora Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Xero Lite XR4
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Formula Xero Lite XR4
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Formula

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus Thron
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cinelli Altera
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3T Mutant
Headset size	1 (inches) Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Sora
Gear shift levers	Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Marin Portofino Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Sora Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Not Available

Other Specs of Marin Portofino

Component group sets	Shimano Sora Triple
Pedals details	Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia XO
Seat post extension	Aluminum Micro-adjust