Giant DEFY ADVANCED 2 2009 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT DURA-ACE TRIPLE 2003 specs comparison

Giant Defy Advanced 2

General Infos

Model	Defy Advanced 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver and White and Composite
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 Michelin Pro Race3
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Levers Shimano Ultegra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Aksium
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Aksium
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Advanced Composite
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Race Face Cadence
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Race Face Cadence 31.8
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	86 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano R700
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Defy Advanced 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 2

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta Manganese Rails
Seat post extension	Giant Vector Composite

Merlin Extralight Dura-Ace Triple

General Infos

Model	Extralight Dura-Ace Triple
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - custom (centimeters)

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 Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Aero Mavic 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	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Extralight Dura-Ace Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Dura-Ace Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extension	Easton EC70