Giant TCR AERO 2 2005 VS Merlin R.S.R. 1997 specs comparison
Giant TCR Aero 2
General Infos| Model | TCR Aero 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray Metallic |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Dynamic |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Aluminum Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Xero XGR-3 |
| Rims manufacturer | Xero XGR-3 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aero Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
| Handlebar extender | Easton |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit ACB |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth TruVativ Elita |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCR Aero 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 type | FormulaOne |
Other Specs of Giant TCR Aero 2
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Arione Tri |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite |
Merlin R.S.R.
General Infos| Model | R.S.R. |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 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 | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| 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 | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G-4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin R.S.R. Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin R.S.R.
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its TCR Aero 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant TCR Aero 2 Road here
- Get your Merlin R.S.R. manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin R.S.R. Road here