Giant DEFY 2 2011 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT ULTEGRA 2004 specs comparison

Giant Defy 2 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy 2

General Infos
Model Defy 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and black and yellow
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific
Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tiagra Levers
Tektro TK-R340 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano 2200
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Giant S-R2
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift leversShimano Tiagra
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeAdvanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy 2

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Connect Composite


Merlin Extralight Ultegra 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Extralight Ultegra

General Infos
Model Extralight Ultegra
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 45cm (centimeters)
- 47cm (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 Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium Equipe
Rims manufacturerMavic Ksyrium Equipe
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)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Extralight Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeReynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Ultegra

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


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