Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (COMPACT) 2011 VS Merlin FORTIUS 105 2004 specs comparison

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) 2011 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)

General Infos
Model Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Composite and white and red
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 105 5700 Levers
Tektro TK-R540 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Giant P-R2
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga.
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAdvanced-Grade Composite
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionGiant Connect 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGiant Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105 5700
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Gear shift leversShimano 105 5700
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
10-speed

Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105 5700
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 5700
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeAdvanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Royal Seta M
Seat post extensionGiant Vector Composite


Merlin Fortius 105 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius 105

General Infos
Model Fortius 105
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 Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 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 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Fortius 105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius 105

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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