Giant TCR 2 2006 VS Merlin TRIATHLON 1998 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 Triathlon 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Triathlon

General Infos
Model Triathlon
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Aero
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Triathlon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


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