Giant DEFY 1 2009 VS Merlin SOLIS RECORD 2005 specs comparison

Giant Defy 1 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy 1

General Infos
Model Defy 1
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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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 tire700 X 23c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAL Anatomic Bend
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 1

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Composite


Merlin Solis Record 2005 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Solis Record

General Infos
Model Solis Record
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Small
- medium
- medium-large
- large
- xlarge
- custom

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Record Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Record Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium SL
Rims manufacturerMavic Ksyrium SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3AL and 2.5V Titanium and carbon Fiber
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionITM Millenium Wing
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millenium 4-Ever
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Record
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Record
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Merlin Solis Record Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Campagnolo Record
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Record
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber
Fork typeMerlin

Other Specs of Merlin Solis Record

Component group setsCampagnolo Record
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Arione
Seat post extensionReal Design Carbon


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