Specialized TRANSITION ELITE 2011 VS Giant RAPID 3 2011 specs comparison

Specialized Transition Elite

General Infos

Model	Transition Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gloss White and Blk
Sizes	- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large
Sizes	- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized Turbo Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	TRP Aero Alloy 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	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Profile T2+ Aerobar
Handlebar extender	Aerobar
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Comp-Set
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC DX 10SC
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth SRAM S100
Gear shift levers	SRAM TT500 SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Transition Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Apex
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Specialized FACT Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized Transition Elite

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Black Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Riva Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Elite Carbon Wrapped

Giant Rapid 3

General Infos

Model	Rapid 3
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver and black and white
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 28c 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 Sport
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Adjustable
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52t Teeth FSA Tempo
Gear shift levers	Shimano R-221 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Giant Rapid 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 2300
Fork material	Cromo
Fork type	Cromo

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 3

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 Sport Alloy