Giant TCR ADVANCED 2 2008 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT LONG 1997 specs comparison
Giant TCR Advanced 2
General Infos| Model | TCR Advanced 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red and White |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race3 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra SL Levers Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ForumlaOne T-800 Composite |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Revolution |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Revolution 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCR Advanced 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | FormulaOne |
Other Specs of Giant TCR Advanced 2
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Arione With K:ium Rails |
| Seat post extension | FormulaOne Composite |
Merlin Extralight Long
General Infos| Model | Extralight Long |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Record Levers Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Campagnolo Record Cassette Front: Campagnolo Record |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 101 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Record |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Record |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Extralight Long Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Campagnolo Record |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Record |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Long
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Record |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Record |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its TCR Advanced 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant TCR Advanced 2 Road here
- Get your Merlin Extralight Long manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Extralight Long Road here