Giant TCX 2 2012 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1997 specs comparison

Giant TCX 2
General InfosModel | TCX 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2012 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black and Silver |
Sizes |
- L - M - M/L - S - XL |
Sizes |
- L - M - M/L - S - XL |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Kenda Small Block 8 700x35c |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Avid Shorty 6 |
Hubs for disc brakes | Unavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub |
Rims manufacturer | Unavailable Wheelset |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Grade Aluminum |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Giant Connect SL 31.8 (millimeters) |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect SL |
Headset size | Unavailable Headset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-1031 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | GXP Press Fit |
Crankset parts and sizes | SRAM Rival 46/38t |
Gear shift levers | SRAM Rival DoubleTap 10spd |
Rear gear set | Not Available |
Giant TCX 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Rival |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Alloy Fork |
Other Specs of Giant TCX 2
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Unavailable Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | Unavailable Rear Shock |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | Giant Connect SL 30.9 (millimeters) |

Merlin Cyclocross
General InfosModel | Cyclocross |
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) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic T 217 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 |
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 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Cyclocross Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SS |
Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
Fork type | Steelman |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross
Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its TCX 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant TCX 2 Cyclo-cross here
- Get your Merlin Cyclocross manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Cyclocross Cyclo-cross here