Raleigh R500 2000 VS Giant RAPID 2 2010 specs comparison

Raleigh R500

General Infos

Model	R500
Manufacturer	Raleigh
Year of production	2000
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Color choice	-Fire Red Metallic
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial Select
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra STI Levers Shimano Sora Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Sora
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Rodi Stylus
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Hsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Hsin Lung Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-360

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9200
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Rear gear set	13 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Raleigh R500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra GS
Fork material	Aero Crown 4130 Chromoly
Fork type	Raleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh R500

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Stratos Enhanced Comfort
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust

Giant Rapid 2

General Infos

Model	Rapid 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White and Blue and Black
Sizes	- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 28c Kenda Kwest
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Alloy Levers Alloy Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Giant Sport Road Double Wall
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Giant Connnect Flat 31.8
Handlebar extender	Aluminum Bar-ends
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Adjustable
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	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth FSA Omega MegaExo Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano R440
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Rapid 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano R453
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 2

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