Giant TCX 1 2011 VS Merlin RSR 1998 specs comparison

Giant TCX 1

General Infos

Model	TCX 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and red
Sizes	- Small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge
Sizes	- Small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c Kenda Small Block 8
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	SRAM Rival Levers Avid Shorty 6 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Giant P-R2
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Giant Connect SL 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Connect SL
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC-1031
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	SRAM GXP
Crankset parts and sizes	36/46 Teeth SRAM Rival
Gear shift levers	SRAM Rival
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCX 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	SRAM Rival
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Rival
Fork material	Aero Crown Alloy
Fork type	Advanced Grade Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCX 1

Component group sets	SRAM Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Mens
Seat post extension	Giant Connect SL Composite

Merlin RSR

General Infos

Model	RSR
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1998
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 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105SC
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 G4 Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 105SC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin RSR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Kinesis

Other Specs of Merlin RSR

Component group sets	Shimano 105SC
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic