Giant DEFY 2 2009 VS Merlin SOLIS DURA-ACE 2003 specs comparison
Giant Defy 2
General Infos| Model | Defy 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Sora STI LeversTektro R-350 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeMavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. ButtedSapim 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 HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 TeethFSA Omega |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Sora STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 2
| Component group sets | Shimano Sora |
| Pedals details | Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Composite |
Merlin Solis Dura-Ace
General Infos| Model | Solis Dura-Ace |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Not found |
| Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 20-holeMavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | AeroMavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 3T Forgie XL |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3T Forgie XL |
| Headset size | Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7701 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Merlin Solis Dura-Ace Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace SS |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Solis Dura-Ace
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Aspide |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Defy 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Defy 2 Road here
- Get your Merlin Solis Dura-Ace manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Solis Dura-Ace Road here