Porter Frames BLADE (01) 1998 VS Giant TCR ALLIANCE 1 2009 specs comparison

Porter Frames Blade (01)

General Infos

Model	Blade (01)
Manufacturer	Porter Frames
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Custom
Sizes	- 44 cm (centimeters) - 46 cm (centimeters) - 48 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 44 cm (centimeters) - 46 cm (centimeters) - 48 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	650c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims CR14A
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Profile AirWing
Handlebar extender	Profile Split-Enz
Handlebar stem details	Profile Pursuit
Headset size	1 (inches) Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano 105SC
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set	9-speed

Porter Frames Blade (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Porter

Other Specs of Porter Frames Blade (01)

Component group sets	Shimano 105SC
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Vetta
Seat post extension	Profile Fast Back

Giant TCR Alliance 1

General Infos

Model	TCR Alliance 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White and Composite
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Kenda Kriterium Pro LR3
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro TK-580 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 Alliance Composite and AL
Frame type	TIG-welded and Monocoque
Handlebar construction	AL Anatomic Bend
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3D Forged
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR Alliance 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCR Alliance 1

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite