Giant DEFY 3 2011 VS Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (01) 2002 specs comparison
Giant Defy 3
General Infos| Model | Defy 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and black and silver |
| 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-R4 Specific Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R4 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 2300 Levers Tektro TK-R340 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Giant S-R2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Alloy Anatomic Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Sport Alloy |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52t Teeth FSA Tempo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 2300 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Defy 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 2203 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 3
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Alloy |
Merlin XL Compact Triple (01)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact Triple (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - medium/large - small - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Ergo Levers Campagnolo Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro 260 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Big One Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo AC-S |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact Triple (01)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Defy 3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Defy 3 Road here
- Get your Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) Road here