Giant
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Specialized
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Braking | ||
| Brake Caliper Front | Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads | |
| Brake Caliper Rear | Ultralight dual pivot brakes, Teflon pivots, forged alloy w/ cartridge pads | |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano Tiagra | |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra STI | Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible |
Drive | ||
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Hollowtech II | Shimano FC-4500 |
| Cassette (Rear Cogs) | Shimano HG50 12-25 | Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed, 12-25t |
| Chain | Shimano HG73 | Shimano HG73, 9-speed |
| Chainring(s) | 50 x 39 x 30t | |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra 34/50 | Shimano Tiagra |
| Pedals | Wellgo road | Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap |
Gearing | ||
| Derailleur Front | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull |
| Derailleur Rear | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Tiagra, long cage |
| Gears | 18 | 27 |
| Shifter(s) | Shimano Tiagra 18 speed STI | Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible |
General | ||
| Extras | Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual | |
| Handlebar | Giant Anatomic O.S. | Specialized Womens, 2014 alloy, short-reach drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm |
| Headset | Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone with one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers | |
| Rigid Forks | Advanced Composite Overdrive, 11/4" - 11/8" aluminium steerer | Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fibre legs, alloy steerer and crown w/ Zertz inserts |
| Saddle | Giant Performance Road | Body Geometry Lithia Women's, tuned density foam w/ gel padding, 143mm width |
| Seat Post | Giant Advanced Composite | Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm |
| Seat Release / Collar | Specialized alloy 31.8mm | |
| Stem | Giant 3D forged | Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp |
| Tape | Women's Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon w/ 4mm gel padding | |
| Weight | 9.02 / 19.15 | |
Wheels | ||
| Hub Front | Specialized forged alloy, 32h, sealed ball bearings, QR | |
| Hub Rear | Specialized forged alloy, 32h, double sealed ball bearings, cassette, QR | |
| Hubs | Giant custom | |
| Inner Tubes | Specialized standard presta tube | |
| Rims | Mavic CXP 22 700c custom for Giant | Mavic CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls, 32h |
| Spokes | Sapim Race | Stainless 14g |
| Tire Front | Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x23c 60TPI w/ Flak Jacket | |
| Tire Rear | Specialized All Condition Sport, 700x23c 60TPI w/ Flak Jacket | |
| Tyres (Front & Back) | Kenda Kriterium L3R 700x25mm | |
| Wheel Size | 700 | |
Where to buy | ||
Giant Defy 2 '12 £799.00 from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Buy it now |
Specialized Dolce 24 '12
£649.99 from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Buy it now |
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