Giant TCR-AERO 2002 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT SHORT 1997 specs comparison
Giant TCR-Aero
General Infos| Model | TCR-Aero |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black Anodized |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-R535 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Double-butted Shimano Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Altera |
| Handlebar extender | Cinelli Corna |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy and Carbon |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCR-Aero Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Composite Aero |
Other Specs of Giant TCR-Aero
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-R535 SPD-R |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia ProLink With Carbon Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant SL Composite Aero |
Merlin Extralight Short
General Infos| Model | Extralight Short |
| 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 Super Comp HD |
| 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 Short 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 Short
| 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-Aero bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant TCR-Aero Road here
- Get your Merlin Extralight Short manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Extralight Short Road here