Giant DEFY 2 2011 VS Merlin FORTIUS CENTAUR 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 Fortius Centaur 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius Centaur

General Infos
Model Fortius Centaur
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturerMavic Cosmos
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 Super Italian Pro 330
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 108 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Centaur
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
10-speed

Merlin Fortius Centaur Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Campagnolo Centaur
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Centaur
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Centaur

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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