Specialized ROUBAIX SL2 ELITE APEX 2011 VS Giant DEFY 3 2010 specs comparison

Specialized Roubaix SL2 Elite Apex

General Infos

Model	Roubaix SL2 Elite Apex
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	- Carb and Gloss Gld -Carb and Gloss Carb
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 All Condition
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	SRAM Apex Levers Tektro Cold-forged Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Specialized Comp
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Comp-Set
Headset size	1 3/8 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X10
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth SRAM S150
Gear shift levers	SRAM Apex
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Roubaix SL2 Elite Apex Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	SRAM Apex
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Apex
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Specialized FACT Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized Roubaix SL2 Elite Apex

Component group sets	SRAM Apex
Pedals details	Black Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Riva Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Comp FACT Carbon With Zertz

Giant Defy 3

General Infos

Model	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