Specialized TRANSITION EXPERT 2007 VS Giant DEFY 2 2009 specs comparison

Specialized Transition Expert

General Infos

Model	Transition Expert
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2007
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Anodized Gold
Sizes	- 61cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 61cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 21c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aero Levers Levers Shimano Ultegra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Kysrium Elite
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Aero Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus E5 Aerotec Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized Zertz Transition Bullhorn
Handlebar extender	Profile Designs Aero Extensions
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Pro-Set
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Specialized Mindset Plus Carbon

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA MegaEXO
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth FSA SL-K
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 1-speed

Specialized Transition Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT Monocoque

Other Specs of Specialized Transition Expert

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Body Geometry Toupé Team
Seat post extension	Specialized Transition Carbon

Giant Defy 2

General Infos

Model	Defy 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Red and Silver and Black
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

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 Sora STI Levers Tektro R-350 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	AL Anatomic Bend
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth FSA Omega
Gear shift levers	Shimano Sora STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Giant Defy 2

Component group sets	Shimano Sora
Pedals details	Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Road
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite