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	Specialized 2009 Allez Sport RRP £734 More details	Giant 2009 Defy 2 RRP £775 More details
Braking
Brake Caliper Front	Shimano Tiagra
Brake Caliper Rear	Shimano Tiagra
Brake Calipers		Shimano Tiagra
Brake Levers	Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible	Shimano Tiagra STI
Drive
Bottom Bracket	Shimano FC-4500	Shimano Hollowtech II
Cassette (Rear Cogs)	Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed, 11-25t	Shimano HG50 12-25
Chain	Shimano HG73, 9-speed	Shimano HG73
Chainring(s)	50 x 34t
Crank	Shimano Tiagra	Shimano Tiagra 34/50
Pedals	Silver cage, black body, w/ toe clip and strap	Wellgo road
Gearing
Derailleur Front	Shimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur Rear	Shimano Tiagra, short cage	Shimano Tiagra
Gears	18
Shifter(s)	Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI, flight deck compatible	Shimano Tiagra 18 speed STI
General
Extras	Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual
Handlebar	Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy, short drop, ergonomic shaping, 31.8mm	Giant Anatomic O.S.
Headset	Specialized Mindset, 1-1/8" integrated threadless, steel cage bearings, 20mm alloy cone with one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers
Rigid Forks	Specialized FACT carbon, carbon fibre legs, aluminium crown and steerer	Advanced Composite Overdrive, 11/4" - 11/8" aluminium steerer
Saddle	Specialized Comp Road, full padding	Giant Performance Road
Seat Post	Specialized carbon wrapped, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm	Giant Advanced Composite
Seat Release / Collar	Specialized alloy 31.8mm
Stem	Specialized Comp-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt 31.8mm clamp	Giant 3D forged
Tape	Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon w/ 2.5mm 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 CXP22 rim, alloy triple-wall, machined sidewalls, 32h	Mavic CXP 22 700c custom for Giant
Spokes	Stainless 14g	Sapim Race
Tire Front	Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, Flak Jacket
Tire Rear	Specialized Mondo Sport, 700x23c, wire bead, 60TPI, Flak Jacket
Tyres (Front & Back)		Kenda Kriterium L3R 700x25mm
Wheel Size	700
Where to buy
	Specialized Allez Sport '12 £699.99 from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Buy it now	Giant Defy 2 '12 £799.00 from Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative Buy it now
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