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Rapid 2 |
Specialized Sirrus Comp |
Trek 7.5 FX |
Fisher NO |
Raleigh Cadent FT 3 |
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| Frame | 6061 AL | 7005 AL | 7005 AL | 7005 AL | |
| Integrated headset | yes | yes | no | yes | |
| Butted Tubing | yes | yes | no | yes | |
| Warranty | lifetime | lifetime | lifetime | lifetime | |
| Fork | composite | composite | composite | composite | |
| alloy steerer | alloy steerer | alloy steerer | alloy steerer | ||
|
Oversized Handlebar & Stem |
yes | yes | yes | yes | |
| Brakes | caliper | V-brakes | V-brakes | V-brakes | |
| Road bike drive train | yes | no | no | yes | |
| Rear derailleur |
Shimano Tiagra |
SRAM X-7 |
Shimano Deore |
Shimano Tiagra |
|
| Front derailleur |
Shimano FD-453 |
SRAM X-7 |
Sora |
Shimano R-440 |
|
| Shifters | Shimano SLR-440 |
Shimano SL 500 |
R-440 |
Shimano 440 |
|
| Crankset | forged 30/39/50 | forged 34/48 | forged 34/50 | forged 34/50 | |
| Bottom Bracket | external | cartridge | cartridge | external | |
| Cassette | SRAM 11-26 | SRAM 11-36 | SRAM 11-34 | Shimano 12-30 | |
| Chain | KMC | KMC | SRAM | KMC | |
| Pedals | caged with clips | caged, no clips | caged, no clips | caged, no clips | |
| Bar ends | yes | yes | no | no | |
| Seat post |
composite 30.9 |
alloy 27.2 |
alloy 27.2 |
alloy 31.6 |
|
| Color-coordinated accents | yes | no | no | yes | |
| Our assembly service / Premier wheelwork | yes | no | no | no | |
| Waterbottle | yes | ? | ? | ? | |
| Manufacturer |
 |
Merida |
|
Boan | |
| Price | $1,020 | $1,050 | $980 | $960 |