MSRP | $1,070 | $1,150 |
|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Cyclocross | Cyclocross |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Groupset | Claris, FSA | Sora, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 3 × 8 | 3 × 9 |
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Summary | The Giant Invite 2 (2015) and Giant Invite 2 are both aluminum frame women’s cyclocross bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The Invite 2 has better components. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | ALUXX-grade aluminum Color: Black / Yellow/blue | ALUXX-grade aluminum w/ rack mounts Color: Black / Yellow/blue |
|---|---|---|
Fork | Composite, with alloy steerer | Composite-grade composite, alloy steerer |
Shock | N/A | N/A |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed | Shimano Octalink |
Stem | Giant Connect | Giant Sport |
Handlebar | Giant Connect XR Ergo-Control, 31.8mm | Giant Connect XR Ergo-Control, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Liv Connect, Forward | Liv/giant Endurance |
Seatpost | Giant Connect, 30.9mm | Giant Sport, 30.9mm |
Pedals | N/A | N/A |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora |
Crank | FSA Vero, 30/39/50 | Shimano R453, 30/39/50 |
Shifters | Shimano Claris | Shimano Sora |
Cassette | Shimano HG51 11x32, 8-speed | Shimano HG20 11x32, 9-speed |
Chain | KMC Z8 | KMC X9 |
Brakes | Tektro Mira, mechanical disc, [F] 160mm, [R] 140mm | Avid BB5 Road, mechanical disc, 140mm |
Brake Levers | Shimano Claris w/ Giant Ergo-Control Sub Lever | Giant Ergo-Control |
Rims | Giant Alloy, double wall | Giant S-X2, double wall |
|---|---|---|
Spokes | Black Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, black, 14g |
Front Hub | Giant, [F]24h, [R]28h | Alloy, [F] 24h, [R] 28h |
Rear Hub | Giant, [F]24h, [R]28h | Alloy, [F] 24h, [R] 28h |
Tires | Giant P-RX2 w/ puncture protection, 700X32 | Giant P-RX2, FlatGuard Deflect 3, 700x32 |