Specialized TARMAC EXPERT RIVAL 2008 VS Giant TCR ALLIANCE 0 2009 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Expert Rival
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and White
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	10-speed Double Tap Levers SRAM Rival SRAM Rival Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	QR QR Rear: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution Cassette Front: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution
Rims manufacturer	Fulcrum Racing 5
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Triple Monocoque Specialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) Specialized Pro
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) SRAM 1050
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	SRAM Integrated
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth SRAM Rival OCT
Gear shift levers	10-speed Double Tap SRAM Rival
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on SRAM Rival
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Force
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Expert Rival

Component group sets	SRAM Rival
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 TCR Alliance 0

General Infos

Model	TCR Alliance 0
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Team Blue and Composite
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Lithion
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Aksium
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Aksium
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Alliance Composite and AL
Frame type	TIG-welded and Monocoque
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) Race Face Cadence
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Race Face Cadence
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 105
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR Alliance 0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCR Alliance 0

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport Manganese Rails
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite