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	Giant 2009 Defy 2 RRP £775 More details	Boardman 2009 Road Team RRP £800 More details
Braking
Brake Caliper Front		Tektro R580
Brake Caliper Rear		Tektro R580
Brake Calipers	Shimano Tiagra
Brake Levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Drive
Bottom Bracket	Shimano Hollowtech II
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano HG50 12-25
Chain	Shimano HG73
Crank	Shimano Tiagra 34/50	SRAM S350 compact
Pedals	Wellgo road	NA
Gearing
Derailleur Front	Shimano Tiagra	SRAM Rival
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Tiagra	SRAM Rival
Gears	18	20 20
Shifter(s)	Shimano Tiagra 18 speed STI	SRAM Rival 10 speed
General
Handlebar	Giant Anatomic O.S.	Ritchey OS 31.8mm
Headset		FSA Orbit integrated cartridge bearing
Rigid Forks	Advanced Composite Overdrive, 11/4" - 11/8" aluminium steerer
Saddle	Giant Performance Road	Cboardman, Cro-Mo rails
Seat Post	Giant Advanced Composite	Ritchey Comp 27.2mm
Stem	Giant 3D forged	Ritchey OS 31.8mm
Weight	9.02 / 19.15
Suspension
Forks		Ultralight carbon fibre monocoque
Wheels
Hubs	Giant custom	Sealed bearings
Quick Release		Yes
Rims	Mavic CXP 22 700c custom for Giant	Ritchey Pro 20H front, 24H rear
Spokes	Sapim Race
Tyres (Front & Back)	Kenda Kriterium L3R 700x25mm	23c Continental Ultra Sport
Wheel Size	700	700c
Where to buy
	Giant Defy 2 '12 £799.00 from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Buy it now	Boardman Road Team Bike 2011/2012 - Small 51.5cm £799.99 from Halfords Buy it now
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