Raleigh COMPETITION 2005 VS Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1 2009 specs comparison

Raleigh Competition
General InfosModel | Competition |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - Not available |
Sizes | - Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Front and Shimano Ultegra Rear LeversShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Ritchey Pro |
Rims manufacturer | Ritchey Pro DS |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | C6 FT Aluminum and carbon |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Logic Pro |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Pro |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Ritchey Logic Comp Zero Stack |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36/50 TeethTruVativ Rouleur GXP Compact |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Raleigh Competition Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber |
Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Raleigh Competition
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia C2 |
Seat post extension | Raleigh Cabon |

Giant Defy Alliance 1
General InfosModel | Defy Alliance 1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and Composite and Smoke |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI LeversTektro R530 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeMavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. ButtedSapim 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 | Giant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) |
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 TeethFSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth10-speed |
Giant Defy Alliance 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy Alliance 1
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Raleigh provided us with the latest version of its Competition bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Raleigh Competition Road here
- Get your Giant Defy Alliance 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy Alliance 1 Road here