Specialized ROUBAIX ELITE COMPACT 2008 VS Giant RAPID 1 2011 specs comparison

Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact

General Infos

Model	Roubaix Elite Compact
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver and Orange
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized Roubaix Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Ultralight Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic Open Sport
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Zertz Inserts Specialized FACT 6r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) Specialized Zertz Comp
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized Comp-Set
Headset size	Integrated Threadless 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA MegaEXO
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer MegaExo
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	With Zertz Inserts Specialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Roubaix Elite Compact

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Avatar
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zertz Insert Specialized Pavé

Giant Rapid 1

General Infos

Model	Rapid 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and White and Black
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 tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Long Reach Brakes Tektro Alloy Levers Shimano Dual Pivot
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula
Rims manufacturer	Giant P-R2
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Giant Connect
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift levers	Shimano R440
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Rapid 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R440
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 5700
Fork material	Aero Crown Alloy
Fork type	Advanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 1

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Shimano M505
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Royal Seta M
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect SL