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Product name | Trek 1.2 | Specialized Allez Elite | Giant Defy 1 | Trek Madone 3.1 |
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Manufacturer | Trek | Specialized | Giant | Trek |
Category | Sport/Performance » Road » Bikes | Sport/Performance » Road » Bikes | Sport/Performance » Road » Bikes | Sport/Performance » Road » Bikes |
Approx. MSRP | $930.00 (USD) | $1,100.00 (USD) | $1,380.00 (USD) | $1,979.00 (USD) |
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Sizes | 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm | 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, 64 | Xs, S, M, M/L, L, Xl | 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62cm |
Colors | Placid Blue | Gloss Cyan/Hyper/Black, Gloss Metallic White/Red/Black | Black/Red/Silver | Trek Charcoal/Trek Black |
Description | 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. | 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. | 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! | 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 | U.S.A. | U.S.A. | Taiwan | U.S.A. |
Frame type | 100 Series Alpha Aluminum | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum, fully-manipulated tubing w/ smooth welds, 1-1/8" lower bearing | ALUXX SL-grade aluminum w/ rack mounts | 300 Series OCLV Carbon, E2 |
Features | 100 Series Alpha Aluminum: Trek's high-performance aluminum, with manipulated tube shapes to balance strength and weight savings. | - Double-butted, smooth-welded A1 Premium Aluminum frame offers quality, durability, and light weight while | Compact Road Design: | 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 | Alloy | AXIS Classic | Giant Performance Tracker Road, sealed | Alloy |
Hub rear | Alloy | AXIS Classic | Giant Performance Tracker Road, sealed | Alloy |
Spokes | AXIS Classic | Stainless Steel, 14/15g | ||
Tires | Bontrager T1, 700x23c | Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700x25c | Giant P-R3, front and rear specific, FlatGuard Deflect 3, 700x25 | Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, 700x23c |
Shifters | Shimano Sora STI, 9 speed | Shimano Tiagra STI | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed |
Front derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 | Shimano Tiagra |
Rear derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 |
Crankset | FSA Vero, 50/34 (compact) or FSA Vero, 50/39/30 (triple) | FSA Tempo, alloy arms, 10-speed compact, alloy/steel rings | Shimano 565 34/50 | Shimano Tiagra, 50/34 (compact) |
Cassette | SRAM PG-950 11-28, 9 speed | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 12-28 | Shimano Tiagra 12x30, 10-speed | Shimano Tiagra 12-30, 10 speed |
Pedals | Nylon body w/alloy cage | Nylon flat test ride, loose ball, w/ reflectors | Caged w/ toe clip and strap | |
Bottom bracket | FSA, square taper, sealed cartridge bearings | Shimano Press Fit | ||
Saddle | Bontrager Affinity 1 | Body Geometry Riva Road Gel, 143mm | Giant Performance Road | Bontrager Affinity 1 |
Stem | Bontrager SSR, 31.8mm, 10 degree | Specialized alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp | Giant Connect | Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree |
Headset | 1-1/8" semi-cartridge bearings | 1-1/8" sealed Cr-Mo cartridge bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm alloy cone spacer, w/ 20mm of spacers | Integrated, cartridge bearings, sealed, alloy, 1-1/8" top, 1.5" bottom | |
Brakes | Alloy dual-pivot rim calipers | Tektro, dual pivot | Tektro R540 | Alloy dual-pivot rim calipers |
Accessories | Fender & rack mounts, Bontrager gel cork tape | Chainstay protector, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owner's manual | Fender & rack mounts, Bontrager gel cork tape | |
Chain | KMC X10, 10-speed | KMC X10 | ||
Brake levers | Shimano Tiagra | |||
Recommended for | Road | Club Ride, Road | Endurance, Club Ride, Road | Elite Club Ride, Club Ride, Road |