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2011 Rapid 3 |
Specialized Sirrus Sport |
Trek 7.3 FX |
Trek 7.2 FX |
Raleigh Cadent FT 1 |
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| Frame | 6061 AL | 7005 AL | 7005 AL | 7005 AL | 7005 AL |
| Integrated headset | yes | yes | no | no | yes |
| Butted Tubing | yes | yes | no | no | yes |
| Warranty | lifetime | lifetime | lifetime | lifetime | lifetime |
| Fork | cr-mo | Hi-Tens | alloy | Hi-Tens steel | alloy |
| Tapered Blades | yes | yes | yes | yes | straight |
| Oversized Handlebar & Stem | yes | no | yes | no | no |
| road bike drive train | yes |
no (mtb) |
no (mtb) |
no (mtb) |
no (mtb) |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 2300 |
Shimano Acera |
Shimano Deore | Shimano Alivio |
Shimano Alivio |
| Front derailleur | Shimano R-443 | Shimano Acera | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus | Shimano Altus |
| Shifters |
Shimano R-221 |
Shimano Acera |
Shimano Tourney | Shimano Tourney |
Shimano Tourney |
| Crankset | forged 30/42/52T | pressed 26/36/48 | forged 28/38/48 | pressed 28/38/48 | pressed 28/38/48 |
| Brakes | caliper | V-brakes | V-brakes | V-brakes | V-brakes |
| Wheelset |
700c 32 spoke |
700c 32 spoke |
700c 32 spoke |
700c 32 spoke |
700c 32 spoke |
| Premier wheelwork | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Seatpost |
alloy 30.9 mm |
alloy 27.2 mm |
alloy 27.2 mm |
alloy 27.2 mm |
alloy 31.6 mm |
| Waterbottle | yes | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Bar -ends | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Manufacturer |
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Merida |
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Boan |
| Price |
$600 clearance |
$610 | $680 | $550 | $600 |