Merlin AERIAL 1999 VS Giant TCR 2 2006 specs comparison
Merlin Aerial
General Infos| Model | Aerial |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 20c Hutchinson Krono |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Deep-V |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Quintana Roo QR Base Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Syntace C-2 |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Real |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/55 Teeth Stronglight Speedlight |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Aerial Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Merlin Aerial
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Giant TCR 2
General Infos| Model | TCR 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Bright Aluminum |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge - medium/large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Dynamic |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Aluminum Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Xero XSR-3 |
| Rims manufacturer | Xero XSR-3 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA30 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Giga X Drive |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Truvativ Elita Compact GXP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCR 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | FormulaOne |
Other Specs of Giant TCR 2
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport Mang Rai |
| Seat post extension | Carbon Fiber |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Aerial bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Aerial Road here
- Get your Giant TCR 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR 2 Road here