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Product name | Giant Trinity Composite 2 | Specialized Shiv Elite | Jamis Xenith T | Trek Speed Concept 7.0 |
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Manufacturer | Giant | Specialized | Jamis | Trek |
Category | Triathlon/Time Trial » Road » Bikes | Triathlon/Time Trial » Road » Bikes | Triathlon/Time Trial » Road » Bikes | Triathlon/Time Trial » Road » Bikes |
Approx. MSRP | $2,400.00 (USD) | $3,200.00 (USD) | $2,500.00 (USD) | $3,039.00 (USD) |
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Sizes | S, M, L | Xs, S, M, L, Xl | Xs (650c), S, M, L, Xl | S, M, L, Xl |
Colors | White/Red, Red/Black/White | Gloss Carbon/White/Charcoal | Pure White/Gloss Carbon | Dnister Black/Team Green |
Description | The Giant Trinity Composite 2 has to be one of best time trial / triathlon bikes for its price point. It has a high quality carbon fiber frame with parts from Shimano to ensure quality shifting and reliability every ride. This bike will really suit those getting into triathlons who don't want to spend a fortune first up, and those cyclists who can't justify $10,000 for a time trial bike that won't get a huge amount of use. | The Specialized Shiv Elite is the perfect tri or time trial bike for the intermediate enthusiast. This bike features an aero-engineered carbon frame and fork that is extensively windtunnel tested. A Shimano drivetrain, along with components from TRP, FSA, and Specialized, means incredible performance. Frame-integrated hydration and a pair of AXIS wheels are the crowning touches. | Similar to other Xenith Time Trial models, the 2014 Jamis Xenith T is all about time reduction. It's engineered specifically to bring pedaling efficiency to a maximum while bringing your time on the clock to a minimum. For the ultimate TT performance jump on the 2014 Jamis Xenith T. | The Trek Speed Concept 7.0 offers unrivaled performance for the discerning triathlete or time-trial specialist, for a price that doesn't require a second mortgage. This bike offers advanced carbon construction and radical airfoil shaping to slice through the wind at any angle. Shimano's Dura Ace and workhorse 105 components make up the drivetrain, and Bontrager's integrated cockpit parts and brakes take care of the rest. Wheels made from Bontrager parts are the finishing touch here. |
Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
Country of origin | Taiwan | U.S.A. | United States | U.S.A. |
Frame type | Giant Composite Technology, aero design, electronic ready | Specialized Shiv Pro 10r carbon, FACT IS construction, crosswind-optimized airfoils, 1-1/8" lower bearing, OSBB, Control Tower Fit System, Fuelselage Integrated Hydration System | High performance carbon fiber composite with mid modulus fibers, Dyad Plus T700/FRP lay-up, Tri/TT frame, NACA compliant profiles, chainstay-mounted rear brake, internal cable routing, integrated seat post clamp design, seat tube with full rear wheel rece | 500 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, BB90, Speed Fin, DuoTrap compatible, SC Draft Box 2 & SC Speed Box 2 compatible |
Features | Giant Composite | - The ultimate frame for all triathlon distances, this Pro 10r Carbon, FACT IS frame with OSBB is optimized for | High performance carbon fiber composite with mid modulus fibers, Dyad Plus T700/FRP lay-up, Tri/TT frame, NACA compliant profiles, chainstay-mounted rear brake, internal cable routing, integrated seat post clamp design, seat tube with full rear wheel recess, flat-oval top tube, aerofoil seatstays, PressFit 30 BB shell, rear-entry horizontal dropouts with axle-position adjustment bolts, Windshield aero carbon with rear-facing/enclosed front brake for reduced aerodynamic drag, with brake pad adjustment ports. | 500 Series OCLV: Each level of OCLV offers the best ride for the money, thanks to an optimal balance of areal weight, stiffness, and compliance. 500 Series OCLV achieves a superb balance of light weight, strength, and stiffness that's perfectly suited to the sophisticated frame technologies that distinguish Trek frames. |
Hub front | Shimano R501-30 Wheelset | AXIS 2.0 | Formula alloy hubs | Alloy |
Hub rear | Shimano R501-30 Wheelset | AXIS 2.0 | Formula alloy hubs | Alloy |
Spokes | Shimano R501-30 Wheelset | AXIS 2.0 | Stainless steel spokes | |
Tires | Giant P-R3, front and rear specific, FlatGuard Deflect 3, 700x23 | Specialized Turbo Elite, 100TPI, aramid bead, BlackBelt protection, 700x23c | Vittoria Zaffiro Slick, 700x23c (Vittoria Rubino 650x23c for XS) | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23c |
Skewers | Bontrager | |||
Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace TT levers, 10-speed | Shimano Dura-Ace, bar end control, 10 speed | ||
Front derailleur | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Tiagra | 105 FD-5700 braze-on front | Shimano 105, braze-on |
Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105, 10-speed | Shimano 105 RD-5700 rear | Shimano 105 |
Crankset | Shimano Tiagra, 34/50 | FSA Gossamer BB30, 52/36 | FSA Gossamer double with Press Fit 30, 53/39T, 170mm (XS/S), 172.5mm (M), 175mm (L/XL) | Shimano R565, 50/34 (compact) |
Cassette | Shimano Tiagra 11x25, 10-speed | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28 | Shimano 10-Speed 11-25T | Shimano Tiagra 12-28, 10 speed |
Pedals | Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors | |||
Bottom bracket | Shimano Press Fit | OS integrated | FSA PressFit 30 | |
Saddle | Giant Performance Tri | Body Geometry Sitero Comp, w/ SWAT Technology, hollow Cr-Mo rails | Selle San Marco ERA TT with Syntex + Kevlar cover and carbon steel rails | Vision AeroMax Tri, chromoly rails |
Stem | Giant Connect | Specialized Elite-Set, 3D forged alloy, 4-position adjustable, 4-bolt, 31.8mm | Profile Design Aris, 3D forged 6061 alloy, 7° x 80mm (XS), 90mm (S/M), 100mm (L/XL) | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
Headset | Integrated sealed cartridge bearing with composite spacers and top cap included | 1-1/8" upper and lower, Cr-Mo cartridge bearings | FSA Internal AheadSet, 1 1/8" | Integrated, sealed bearings |
Brakes | Giant Trinity SpeedControl 2 | Specialized Shiv Aero | Tektro R725 forged alloy hidden U-type TT calipers with SwissStop cartridge pads | Bontrager Speed Limit integrated calipers |
Accessories | Saddle-mounted 2-bottle cage holder, RideSense ready | Bontrager Gel Cork tape, Speed Fin | ||
Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10 CP, 10-speed | SRAM PC1031 w/Powerlock | |
Brake levers | Tektro RX 4.1 | TRP Aero lever | Tektro TL-720 aero brake levers | Bontrager Race Lite aero levers |
Recommended for | Triathlon, Time Trial | Time Trial, Triathlon | Time Trial, Triathlon | Time Trial, Triathlon |