Specialized TARMAC COMP COMPACT 2008 VS Giant RAPID 2 2011 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact
General InfosModel | Tarmac Comp Compact |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Gerolsteiner |
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 Mondo Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RS-10 |
Rims manufacturer | Shimano RS-10 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Triple Monocoque Specialized FACT 6r Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Ergonomic Top Shaping Short-reach Drop Specialized Expert |
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 | Shimano 105 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano 105 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | Specialized FACT |
Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Body Geometry Toup+¬ Team |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts Specialized Pro SL |

Giant Rapid 2
General InfosModel | Rapid 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Red 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 | Tektro Alloy Levers Tektro R358 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Giant S-R2 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
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 | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50t Teeth FSA Omega Mega Exo |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Rapid 2
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Caged With Clips |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Tarmac Comp Compact bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Tarmac Comp Compact Road here
- Get your Giant Rapid 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Rapid 2 Road here