Litespeed TACHYON (01) 1996 VS Giant TCR 2 2001 specs comparison
Litespeed Tachyon (01)
General InfosModel | Tachyon (01) |
Manufacturer | Litespeed |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Satin |
Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI LeversShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeCampagnolo Montreal 76 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | Welded Titanium |
Handlebar construction | Profile Airwave |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Alloy |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/53 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra Down-tube |
Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth8-speed |
Litespeed Tachyon (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero Crown BondedAluminum |
Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Litespeed Tachyon (01)
Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Manganese RailsVetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy Alloy |

Giant TCR 2
General InfosModel | TCR 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team Colors |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control LeversShimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 21 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ButtedGiant ALUXX 6061 T-6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Cinelli Altera |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Cinelli Groove |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52 TeethShimano 105 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Giant TCR 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant TCR 2
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Giant Road Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia ProLink With Carbon Rails |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSL Composite Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Litespeed provided us with the latest version of its Tachyon (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Litespeed Tachyon (01) Road here
- Get your Giant TCR 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR 2 Road here