|
Defy 1 |
Trek 2.1 |
Specialized Allez Elite |
Raleigh No |
Bianchi Imola |
|
| Frame | 6061 Al |
7005 Al |
7005 Al |
Cr-mo steel | |
| compact design | no | yes | no | ||
| Fluid Form tubing | no | no | no | ||
| Integrated headset | yes | yes | no | ||
| Forged Headtube | yes | no | no | ||
| Warranty | lifetime | lifetime | lifetime | 10-years | |
| Fork |
Composite Aero design |
Yes No |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
|
| alloy steerer | yes | yes | yes | ||
| Oversize handlebar/stem | yes | yes | yes | no | |
| Rear derailleur |
105 10 Speed |
105 10 Speed |
105 10 Speed |
105 9 Speed |
|
| Front derailleur | 105 | 105 | 105 | Tiagra | |
| Shifters |
105 10 Speed |
Tiagra 10 Speed |
10 Speed |
Tiagra | |
| B.B. | external | external | external | external | |
| Chain | Shimano 105 | Shimano 105 | KMC DX10 | KMC X9 | |
| Rims | Mavic CXP-22 | Bontrager | Mavic CXP-22 |
Jalco |
|
| Sealed cartridge bearing hubs | yes | no | no | no | |
| Our assembly service / Premier wheelwork | yes | no | no | no | |
| Seat | Selle Royale Seta |
house brand |
house brand |
Selle San Marco | |
| Manufacturer |
 |
|
Merida | Hodaka | |
| Price | $1350 | $1370 | $1300 | $1250 |