Specialized ARIEL 2009 VS Giant DEFY 3 2010 specs comparison

Specialized Ariel
General InfosModel | Ariel |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Gloss Blue and Navy -Slate and Black |
Sizes |
- Womens 43cm (centimeters) - womens 49cm (centimeters) - womens 53cm (centimeters) |
Sizes |
- Womens 43cm (centimeters) - womens 49cm (centimeters) - womens 53cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 45c Specialized Borough XC Sport |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 Levers Alloy Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Z-1000 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Hi-Ten Low Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle FSA BB-7420 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF50 EZ-Fire |
Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Ariel Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-C051 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
Fork material | Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel and alloy |
Fork type | 75 (millimeters) Travel RST Neon Pro 700 |
Other Specs of Specialized Ariel
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Composite |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Micro Adjust Specialized Alloy Two Bolt |

Giant Defy 3
General InfosModel | Defy 3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Silver 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 2300 Levers Tektro TK-R710 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 SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Giant Connect 31.8 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy 4-bolt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano External |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth FSA Tempo Triple |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 2300 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Defy 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano 2203 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 2300 |
Fork material | Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 3
Component group sets | Road Mix Triple |
Pedals details | Caged With Clips |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Ariel bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Ariel Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 3 Road here