|
Defy 2 |
Trek 1.5 |
Specialized Allez Elite |
Bianchi Imola |
Felt Z-85 |
|
| Frame | 6061 Al | 7005 AL | 7005 AL |
Cr-mo Steel |
7005 AL |
| compact design | no | no | no | ||
| Fluid form tubing | no | no | no | no | |
| Integrated headset | no | yes | no | yes | |
| Forged headtube | no | no | no | no | |
| Warranty | lifetime | lifetime | lifetime | 10-years | lifetime |
|
Fork
Aero design |
Composite
yes |
Composite
no |
Composite
no |
Composite
no |
Composite
no |
| alloy steerer | yes | yes | yes | yes | |
| Rear derailleur |
Tiagra 10-speed |
Tiagra 10-speed |
Tiagra 10-speed |
Tiagra 10-speed |
105 10-speed |
| Front derailleur | Tiagra | Tiagra | Tiagra | Tiagra |
105 |
| Shifters |
Tiagra 10-speed |
Tiagra 10-speed |
Tiagra 10-speed |
Tiagra 10-speed |
105 10-speed |
| Crankset |
Tiagra 34/50 |
FSA 34/50 |
Tiagra 34/50 |
Tiagra 30/39/50 |
FSA 34/56 |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA press fit | cartridge | Shimano external | Shimano external | Square taper |
| Cassette |
Shimano Tiagra 12-30 |
Shimano Tiagra 12-30 |
Shimano Tiagra 12-28 |
Shimano Tiagra 11-25 |
Shimano Sora |
| Chain |
Shimano Tiagra |
SRAM | Shimano Tiagra | FSA | FSA |
| Brakeset | Tektro | Tektro | Tektro | Shimano Tiagra | Tektro |
| Oversize handlebar/stem | yes | yes | yes | no | yes |
| Seat Post |
composite 30.9 mm |
composite 27.2 mm |
composite 27.2 mm |
alloy 27.2 mm |
composite 31.8 mm |
| Tires |
Kenda Kryterium |
Bontrager T-1 |
Specialized ACS |
Vittoria Zaffiro |
House brand |
| Our assembly service / Premier Wheelwork | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Made By |
 |
|
Merida | Hodaka | ? |
| Price | $1,160 | $1,210 | $1,350 | $1,400 | $1,250 |