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Product name | Giant Defy 1 | Specialized Allez Elite | Trek 1.2 | Trek Madone 3.1 |
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Manufacturer | Giant | Specialized | Trek | Trek |
Category | Sport/Performance » Road » Bikes | Sport/Performance » Road » Bikes | Sport/Performance » Road » Bikes | Sport/Performance » Road » Bikes |
Approx. MSRP | 1 249,00 € (EUR) | 1 100,00 € (USD) | 930,00 € (USD) | 1 979,00 € (USD) |
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Sizes | Xs, S, M, M/L, L, Xl | 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, 64 | 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm | 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm |
Colors | Black/Red/Silver | Gloss Cyan/Hyper/Black, Gloss Metallic White/Red/Black | Placid Blue | Trek Charcoal/Trek Black |
Description | The Giant Defy 1 is a well packaged bike for the beginner road cyclist or triathlete. For an insanely low price you get a great aluminium frame, carbon fiber fork and a Shimano groupset. You also get components from Giant, Tektro and KMC to complete a brilliant starting bike for anyone looking to jump into this lycra-clad world! | The Specialized Allez Elite is a perfect "first" road bike for beginning enthusiasts, but it doesn't skimp on performance. This bike features an advanced alloy frame and carbon fork for great handling on the roads. A reliable Shimano Tiagra drivetrain and parts from Tektro, FSA, and AXIS add value to this fun and speedy road machine. | Trek's 1.2 is a great "first" road bike for novices or those who want to try road riding. This bike offers the performance and styling of Trek's expensive pro-level race bikes, but at a fraction of the price. The 1.2 features a lightweight aluminum frame and carbon fork for superb handling and stability. Durable Shimano Sora components shift with precision, and parts from FSA, SRAM, and Bontrager finish off the bike. | Tons of performance, easy on the budget: that's the Trek Madone 3.1. This bike offers race-bred handling and stiffness for a fast, confident ride. The frame and fork are of carbon construction, using Trek's patented OCLV process. Shimano's 105 and Tiagra components team up to take care of drivetrain duties, and cockpit and wheel parts from Bontrager add value to this package. |
Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
Country of origin | Taiwan | U.S.A. | U.S.A. | U.S.A. |
Frame type | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum w/ rack mounts | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully-manipulated tubing w/ smooth welds, 1-1/8" lower bearing | 100 Series Alpha Aluminum | 300 Series OCLV Carbon, E2 |
Features | Compact Road Design: | - Double-butted, smooth-welded A1 Premium Aluminum frame offers quality, durability, and light weight while | 100 Series Alpha Aluminum: Trek's high-performance aluminum, with manipulated tube shapes to balance strength and weight savings. | 300 Series OCLV: Each level of OCLV offers the best ride for the money, thanks to an optimal balance of areal weight, stiffness, and compliance. 300 Series OCLV is a better carbon at an amazing price, with smooth, intermediate-modulus material. Great performance and affordability don't have to be mutually exclusive. |
Hub front | Giant Performance Tracker Road, sealed | AXIS Classic | Alloy | Alloy |
Hub rear | Giant Performance Tracker Road, sealed | AXIS Classic | Alloy | Alloy |
Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14/15g | AXIS Classic | ||
Tires | Giant P-R3, front and rear specific, FlatGuard Deflect 3, 700x25 | Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c | Bontrager T1, 700x23c | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23c |
Shifters | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra STI | Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed | Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed |
Front derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra |
Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed | Shimano Sora | Shimano 105 |
Crankset | Shimano 565 34/50 | FSA Tempo, alloy arms, 10-speed compact, alloy/steel rings | FSA Vero, 50/34 (compact) or FSA Vero, 50/39/30 (triple) | Shimano Tiagra, 50/34 (compact) |
Cassette | Shimano Tiagra 12x30, 10-speed | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28 | SRAM PG-950 11-28, 9 speed | Shimano Tiagra 12-30, 10 speed |
Pedals | Caged w/ toe clip and strap | Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors | Nylon body w/alloy cage | |
Bottom bracket | Shimano Press Fit | FSA, square taper, sealed cartridge bearings | ||
Saddle | Giant Performance Road | Body Geometry Riva Road Gel, 143mm | Bontrager Affinity 1 | Bontrager Affinity 1 |
Stem | Giant Connect | Specialized alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp | Bontrager SSR, 31.8mm, 10 degree | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
Headset | 1-1/8" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers | 1-1/8" semi-cartridge bearings | Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom | |
Brakes | Tektro R540 | Tektro, dual pivot | Alloy dual-pivot rim calipers | Alloy dual-pivot rim calipers |
Accessories | Chainstay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owner's manual | Fender & rack mounts, Bontrager gel cork tape | Fender & rack mounts, Bontrager gel cork tape | |
Chain | KMC X10 | KMC X10, 10-speed | ||
Brake levers | Shimano Tiagra | |||
Recommended for | Endurance, Club Ride, Road | Club Ride, Road | Road | Elite Club Ride, Club Ride, Road |