Raleigh CADENT FT1 2008 VS Giant DEFY 2 (TRIPLE) 2010 specs comparison

Raleigh Cadent FT1

General Infos

Model	Cadent FT1
Manufacturer	Raleigh
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	- White and Chrome Wine (women's) -White and Black (men's)
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c Vittoria Rondenour
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano EF-50 Levers Tektro Alloy Mini V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano RM30 Cassette Front: Joytech Alloy QR
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Freedom RLX1.9
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Atomic 13 SL Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy Flat
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Ahead Adjustable
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z82
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Shimano M341
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-50
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Raleigh Cadent FT1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Raleigh Custom

Other Specs of Raleigh Cadent FT1

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Avenir 200 Series
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Avenir 100 Series

Giant Defy 2 (triple)

General Infos

Model	Defy 2 (triple)
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and White and Black
Sizes	- XS - S - M - M/L - L - XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra Levers Shimano Sora 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 Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Giant Connect 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano External
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Defy 2 (triple) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 2 (triple)

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Caged With Clips
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Road
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL