Giant DEFY 2 2011 VS Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA TRIPLE 2003 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 Ultegra Triple 2003 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Triple

General Infos
Model Fortius Ultegra Triple
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Small
- medium
- med/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
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 Cosmos
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic 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 construction3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3T Forgie XL
Headset sizeCane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Ultegra Triple
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra Triple

Component group setsShimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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