Giant TCR ALLIANCE 1 2009 VS Merlin ROAD (03) 2001 specs comparison
Giant TCR Alliance 1
General Infos| Model | TCR Alliance 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Composite |
| 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 Kenda Kriterium Pro LR3 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro TK-580 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Alliance Composite and AL |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | AL Anatomic Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCR Alliance 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant TCR Alliance 1
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite |
Merlin Road (03)
General Infos| Model | Road (03) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 45 - 47 - 49 - 51 - 53 - 54 - 55 - 56 - 57 - 58 - 59 - 61 - 63 |
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 Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin Road (03) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Road (03)
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Era |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its TCR Alliance 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant TCR Alliance 1 Road here
- Get your Merlin Road (03) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Road (03) Road here