Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (COMPACT) 2011 VS Merlin SOLIS RECORD 2003 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 Solis Record 2003 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Solis Record

General Infos
Model Solis Record
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Record Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims manufacturer 18-hole and 20-hole
Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Aero
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)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Record
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Record
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Merlin Solis Record Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Campagnolo Record
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Record
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeReynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Solis Record

Component group setsCampagnolo Record
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


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