Litespeed VELA 2004 VS Giant RAPID 3 2011 specs comparison

Litespeed Vela 2004 comparison online with competitors

Litespeed Vela

General Infos
Model Vela
Manufacturer Litespeed
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Yellow
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano R-540
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Shimano WH-R540
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Aero
Shimano Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAN-6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 330
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsITM
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Litespeed Vela Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeLSP Carbon

Other Specs of Litespeed Vela

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


Giant Rapid 3 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rapid 3

General Infos
Model Rapid 3
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Silver and black and white
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Specific
Front: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy Levers
Tektro R358 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano 2200
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Giant S-R2
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Sport
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Adjustable
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52t Teeth
FSA Tempo
Gear shift leversShimano R-221 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant Rapid 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 2300
Fork materialCromo
Fork typeCromo

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 3

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsCaged With Clips
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Sport Alloy


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