Giant DEFY 1 2009 VS Merlin ODYSSEY 1999 specs comparison
Giant Defy 1
General Infos| Model | Defy 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Charcoal and Silver Black |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Kenda Kriterium |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Shimano 105 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | AL Anatomic Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 1
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite |
Merlin Odyssey
General Infos| Model | Odyssey |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Krono |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Aero Heat |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Stronglight Speedlight |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Odyssey Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Time Equipe |
Other Specs of Merlin Odyssey
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Defy 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Defy 1 Road here
- Get your Merlin Odyssey manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Odyssey Road here