Giant DEFY ALLIANCE 1 2009 VS Merlin MAGIA DURA ACE 9 2004 specs comparison
Giant Defy Alliance 1
General Infos| Model | Defy Alliance 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Composite and Smoke |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro R530 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Alliance Composite and AL |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | AL Anatomic Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy Alliance 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy Alliance 1
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite |
Merlin Magia Dura Ace 9
General Infos| Model | Magia Dura Ace 9 |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
| 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 SSC |
| Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 24-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium SO |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium SO |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Merlin Magia Dura Ace 9 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Magia Dura Ace 9
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Defy Alliance 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Defy Alliance 1 Road here
- Get your Merlin Magia Dura Ace 9 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Magia Dura Ace 9 Road here