Merlin AERIAL 1999 VS Giant TCR-2 2002 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 | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-ONCE Yellow and Black |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
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 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Altera |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy and Carbon |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCR-2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Composite Aero |
Other Specs of Giant TCR-2
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-R535 SPD-R |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia ProLink With Carbon Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant SL Composite Aero |
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