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2012 Giant

Rapid 2

A 700c aluminum frame hybrid bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,020
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetTiagra
BrakesTektro Rim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Rapid 2

35 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'5", size SM, Just right
Reviews
BikeRadar
Giant Rapid 3 review

Jun 2010 · Cycling Plus

Giant promise a ‘blend of flat bar control and road bike speed’ with the Rapid, and it delivers.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

ColorWhite / Silver

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Sora, External

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect, Flat 31.8

Saddle

Giant Performance Road, Men's

Seatpost

Giant Connect Composite, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

Caged w/ Clips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra

Front Derailleur

Shimano R453

Crank

Shimano R453, 30/39/50

Shifters

Shimano R440

Cassette

SRAM PG 950 11x26, 9-Speed

Chain

KMC HG-73

Brakes

Tektro R358, Alloy Dual Pivot

TypeTektro Rim

Brake Levers

Tektro Alloy

Wheels
Rims

Giant S-R2

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Giant, 32h

Rear Hub

Giant, 32h

Tires

Giant P-R3, Flat Guard, Front and Rear Specific, 700x25

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