Overview

Bike Type

Endurance Cyclocross

Component Level

Entry-Level Basic

Frame Material

Aluminum Aluminum

MSRP
$1,025 $1,100

Components
Component Level
The component level indicates the quality and expense of the components on the bike.

2015 Giant AnyRoad 2: Entry-Level

2015 Trek CrossRip Comp: Basic

Basic
Basic components will get the job done if you aren't going to need precise
performance or be putting the bike through much abuse. They tend to be found on
bikes that cost less than $1000.
Entry-Level
Entry-level components are good for an introduction to the sport of road biking. They
won't hold up against a lot of miles, but it is a good option if you're looking for a bike to
get you started. They tend to be found on bikes that cost somewhere in the $800 -
$1500 range.
Mid-Range
Mid-range components are for people who love to get out on their road bike on a
somewhat regular basis. They will stand up to more regular use and will function more
consistently than entry-level components. More
Enthusiast
Enthusiast-level components are for those that consider road biking to be an addicting
hobby. They'll be on the bike a number of times per week, but don't regularly compete
against other riders. More expensive groupsets don't perform any better, they simply
get lighter from here. More
Race
Race-quality components are for those that need high-end performance in as light of a
package as possible. The lighter groupsets at this level don't have electronic shifting.
But, you can find some heavier electronic groupsets from Campagnolo at this
level. More
Pro
Pro-level components are top of the line. They provide incredibly consistent
performance at a surprisingly low weight, with the addition of electronic shifting. They
tend to be found on bikes that cost more than $8000.
Electronic Shifting
Electronic shifting eliminates the use of mechanical cables, and instead an electrical
pulse signals the shifters to move up or down a gear using a servo, powered by a
battery. Electronic shifting provides incredibly precise and quick gear shifts, as well as
lower maintenance. The downsides of these systems are that they are much more
expensive, and weigh a bit more. But, it is worth it if you have the money to spend.

Gearing
The gearing of a bike is expressed as a formula: [# of front gears] X [# of rear gears].
For example, 2 X 10 refers to a bike with a double crankset (2 gears) in the front and a
10-speed cassette (10 gears) in the rear.

2015 Giant AnyRoad 2: 27

2015 Trek CrossRip Comp: 24

For the most part, 10-speed gearing is standard on mid- to high-end road bikes,
although some bikes with Campagnola components offer the 11-speed option. Entry-
level bicycles occasionally have 9-speed or even 8-speed gearing.

Whether you choose a double or triple crankset (2 or 3 gears in the front) will depend
on how and where you intend to ride your bike. Triple cranksets offer a wider range of
gearing options; essentially, they have more gears, making it easier to go uphill.
Experienced riders usually have the strength for double cranksets; less experienced
riders, or those who plan to tour or commute with heavy loads, should look for bikes
with triple cranksets.

La Anyroad Sube un poco mejor con el mismo esfuerzo, que la Trek.