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Giant TCR ALLIANCE1
Giant TCR ALLIANCE1
Trek 2.3
Trek 2.3
Brand
Giant
Trek
Model
Giant TCR ALLIANCE1
Trek 2.3
Price (MSRP)
$1725
$1809
Weight
User Rating
0/0 votes
3/3 votes

Giant TCR ALLIANCE1, Trek 2.3 Frameset

Sizes
XS,S,M,M/L,L,XL
50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64cm
Frame
Alliance Composite/Aluminum Technology
Alpha Black Aluminum w/TCT Carbon stays
Frame Material
aluminum
aluminum
Front Suspension
Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer
Bontrager Race, carbon; SpeedTrap compatible
Rear Suspension

Giant TCR ALLIANCE1, Trek 2.3 Wheels

Wheels
Bontrager Race
Tires
Kenda Kriterium ProLR3, 700x23
Bontrager Race Lite, 700x23c
Rims
Mavic CXP22
Hubs
Formula sealed Cartridge Bearing 24/28h
Spokes
SAPIM Race, 14/15g

Giant TCR ALLIANCE1, Trek 2.3 Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano 105
Shimano 105 STI, 10 speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano Ultegra
Crank
FSA Gossamer MegaExo compact, 34/50
Shimano 105 50/34 or 50/39/30
Cassette
Pedals
Not included (updated 8-08)
n/a

Giant TCR ALLIANCE1, Trek 2.3 Components

Saddle
Giant Performance Road, Men's
Bontrager Race Basic
Seat Post
Giant Composite, 27.2
Bontrager Carbon, Infinite Angle Adjustability
Handlebars
AL Anatomic Bend, 31.8
Bontrager Race VR, 31.8mm
Stem
3D Forged Aluminum
Bontrager Race Lite OS, 7 degree, 31.8mm
Headset
Aheadset w/semi-cartridge bearings, integrated, sealed, alloy
Brakeset
Tektro TK-580 with P422 cartridge pads (silver)
Alloy dual pivot w/Shimano 105 STI levers
Extras




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