Giant TCR 2 2006 VS Merlin CENTURY (04) 2001 specs comparison

Giant TCR 2 2006 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR 2

General Infos
Model TCR 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Black and Bright Aluminum
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
- medium/large
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
- medium/large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Dynamic
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Aluminum Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesXero XSR-3
Rims manufacturerXero XSR-3
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA30
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA30
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Giga X Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Truvativ Elita Compact GXP
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Giant TCR 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeFormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR 2

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Aliante Sport Mang Rai
Seat post extensionCarbon Fiber


Merlin Century (04) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Century (04)

General Infos
Model Century (04)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 51cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Prima 199
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale HeadShok SI
Headset sizeCannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin Century (04) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type 0.6 (inches) Travel
Silk Road Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Century (04)

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Light
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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