Giant Rapid 2 2011 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model Rapid 2
First production 2011
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Giant Rapid 2 Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific
Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy Levers
Tektro R358 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano 2200
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Giant S-R2
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50t Teeth
FSA Omega Mega Exo
Gear shift leversShimano R440
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Rapid 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano R453
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork material Aero Crown
Alloy
Fork typeAdvanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 2

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - Red and white and black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsCaged With Clips
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect Composite


Giant Rapid 2 bike review

Giant produced the Rapid 2 bike in 2011 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $920.00.
Rapid 2 bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Giant Road Rapid 2 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and white and black .
This bike is equiped with Front: 700 x 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard tires and Stainless spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Giant S-R2, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Tektro R358 brakes, Tektro alloy levers braking system and Front: Formula, Rear: Shimano 2200 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Alloy material for the frame. Giant Connect high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rapid 2 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Giant Connect.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Omega Mega Exo, 30/39/50t teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano R440 gear shift levers.