Giant TCR ADVANCED 3 2009 VS Merlin RSR 1996 specs comparison

Giant TCR Advanced 3 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR Advanced 3

General Infos
Model TCR Advanced 3
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -White and Composite
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
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Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
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Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Lithion
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic CXP22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant Advanced Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
Race Face Ride
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride
Headset size1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width86 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Giant TCR Advanced 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCR Advanced 3

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Arione With Manganese Rails
Seat post extensionGiant Vector Composite


Merlin RSR 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin RSR

General Infos
Model RSR
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Athena Levers
Campagnolo Athena Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex CD
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma 44
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Campagnolo Athena

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Athena
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Athena
Crankset parts and sizesCampagnolo Athena
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Athena Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Merlin RSR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Athena
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Athena
Fork material Aero Crown
Bonded
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis

Other Specs of Merlin RSR

Component group setsCampagnolo Athena
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Campagnolo Athena


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