Giant TCR 2 2005 VS Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA 2004 specs comparison

Giant TCR 2 2005 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR 2

General Infos
Model TCR 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Corsa Red
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
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Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
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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 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit ACB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 36/50 Teeth
TruVativ Elita GXP
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Giant TCR 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Tiagra
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 detailsShimano PD-R540
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Aliante Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Composite


Merlin Fortius Ultegra 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius Ultegra

General Infos
Model Fortius Ultegra
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium Equipe
Rims manufacturerMavic Ksyrium Equipe
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Mantjs Super Over
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Mantjs Super Over
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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