Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 TRIPLE 2009 VS Merlin SOLIS ULTEGRA 2005 specs comparison

Giant Defy Advanced 3 Triple 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy Advanced 3 Triple

General Infos
Model Defy Advanced 3 Triple
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Team Blue and Silver and Composite
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Tektro R530 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant Advanced Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionRace Face Ride
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride
Headset size1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width86 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Giant Defy Advanced 3 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3 Triple

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extensionGiant Vector Composite


Merlin Solis Ultegra 2005 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Solis Ultegra

General Infos
Model Solis Ultegra
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Small
- medium
- medium-large
- large
- xlarge
- custom

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra SLR Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium Equipe
Rims manufacturerMavic Ksyrium Equipe
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3AL and 2.5V Titanium and carbon Fiber
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionITM Mantis Wing
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Mantis
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Merlin Solis Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber
Fork typeMerlin

Other Specs of Merlin Solis Ultegra

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Arione
Seat post extensionMerlin Carbon


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