Giant RAPID 2 2011 VS Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 specs comparison
Giant Rapid 2
General Infos| Model | Rapid 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red and white and black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
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 tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers Tektro R358 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Giant S-R2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50t Teeth FSA Omega Mega Exo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano R440 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Rapid 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano R453 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Rapid 2
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Caged With Clips |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect Composite |
Merlin Century Triple
General Infos| Model | Century Triple |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Prima 199 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale HeadShok SI |
| Headset size | Cannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin Century Triple Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | 0.6 (inches) Travel Silk Road Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Century Triple
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra Triple |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Light |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Rapid 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Rapid 2 Road here
- Get your Merlin Century Triple manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Century Triple Road here
