Raleigh CADENT FT2 2008 VS Giant DEFY 2 (TRIPLE) 2010 specs comparison

Raleigh Cadent FT2

General Infos

Model	Cadent FT2
Manufacturer	Raleigh
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	-Black
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 R220 Levers Tektro Alloy Mini V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Joytech Alloy QR Cassette Front: Joytech Alloy QR
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Freedom RLX1.9 Double Wall
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	Avenir 200 Series Flat
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Avenir 200 Series 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z82
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth Shimano Sora
Gear shift levers	Shimano STR 225
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Raleigh Cadent FT2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R443 FB
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Raleigh Cross

Other Specs of Raleigh Cadent FT2

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Avenir 200 Series
Seat post extension	31.6 (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