Giant TCR C3 2008 VS Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 specs comparison

Giant TCR C3
General InfosModel | TCR C3 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2008 |
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 Michelin Lithion |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 Levers Shimano Tiagra Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Xero XSR-3 |
Rims manufacturer | Xero XSR-3 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Xero |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | FormulaOne Composite |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano R600 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCR C3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and alloy Steerer |
Fork type | FormulaOne |
Other Specs of Giant TCR C3
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta With Manganese Rails |
Seat post extension | FormulaOne Composite |

Merlin Triathlon
General InfosModel | Triathlon |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic CXP 30 |
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 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
Handlebar extender | Profile AirStryke |
Handlebar stem details | Profile H2O |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
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 Triathlon 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 Triathlon
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 C3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant TCR C3 Road here
- Get your Merlin Triathlon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Triathlon Road here