Giant DEFY 2 2009 VS Merlin CYRENE CHORUS 2004 specs comparison

Giant Defy 2 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy 2

General Infos
Model Defy 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Red and Silver and 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 25c Kenda Kriterium
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Levers
Tektro R-350 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 HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Omega
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 2

Component group setsShimano Sora
Pedals detailsAlloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Composite


Merlin Cyrene Chorus 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Cyrene Chorus

General Infos
Model Cyrene Chorus
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 45cm (centimeters)
- 47cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 63cm (centimeters)
- 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 tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims manufacturer 18-hole and 24-hole
Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Mantjs Super Over
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Mantjs Super Over
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Chorus
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Chorus
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
10-speed

Merlin Cyrene Chorus Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeReynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Cyrene Chorus

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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