2012 Giant

Rapid 1

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

$1,250
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
Groupset105, Shimano
BrakesRim
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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)

36 mph

Rapid 1

35 mph

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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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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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Specs
Build
Frame

ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum

ColorBrushed Silver / Red

Fork

Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy OverDrive Steerer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Tiagra, External

Stem

Giant Connect

Handlebar

Giant Connect, Flat 31.8

Saddle

Giant Performance Road, Men's

Seatpost

Giant Connect SL, Composite, 30.9

TypeRigid

Pedals

Shimano M505

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105

Front Derailleur

Shimano R770

Crank

Shimano Tiagra, 34/50

Shifters

Shimano R770

Cassette

Shimano Tiagra 12x28, 10-Speed

Chain

Shimano Tiagra

Brakes

Shimano Dual Pivot, Long Reach

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Tektro Alloy

Wheels
Rims

Giant P-R2

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition, 14/15g

Front Hub

Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h

Rear Hub

Giant Sealed Bearing, 24/28h

Tires

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

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