Marin PORTOFINO 2011 VS Giant TCR A1 2008 specs comparison

Marin Portofino 2011 comparison online with competitors

Marin Portofino

General Infos
Model Portofino
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Black and orange
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Kenda Koncept
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Integrated Levers
Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Alex R450
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
WTB Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Double Butted Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionFSA Vero Compact
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic Comp

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 52/42/30t Teeth
FSA Vero Triple
Gear shift leversShimano 2300 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Portofino Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 2300
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora
Fork materialCarbon
Fork typeRFE Carbon

Other Specs of Marin Portofino

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMarin Plush Road
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


Giant TCR A1 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR A1

General Infos
Model TCR A1
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White and Blue
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Lithion
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 Levers
Shimano Tiagra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesXero XSR-3
Rims manufacturerXero XSR-3
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelXero

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlliance Aluminum and composite
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction6061 AL Anatomic Bend
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3D Forged Aluminum 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
Shimano R600
Gear shift leversShimano R700
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Giant TCR A1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and alloy Steerer
Fork typeFormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR A1

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Racing
Seat post extensionFormulaOne Composite


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