Giant TCR C1 2008 VS Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 2009 specs comparison

Giant TCR C1
General InfosModel | TCR C1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Silver and Composite |
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 Pro Race3 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra SL Levers Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | FormulaOne Composite |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Revolution |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Revolution 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano Ultegra |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Ultegra |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra SL |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra SL |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCR C1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra SL |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SL |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | FormulaOne |
Other Specs of Giant TCR C1
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra SL |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Arione With K:ium Rails |
Seat post extension | FormulaOne Composite |

Giant Defy Advanced 3
General InfosModel | Defy Advanced 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Team Blue and Silver and Composite |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro R530 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Giant Advanced Composite |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride |
Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 86 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy Advanced 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
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 C1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant TCR C1 Road here
- Get your Giant Defy Advanced 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy Advanced 3 Road here