Merlin AGILIS (03) 2001 VS Giant DEFY 2 2009 specs comparison
Merlin Agilis (03)
General InfosModel | Agilis (03) |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Signature Satin Finish |
Sizes | - Large - medium - medum/large - small - xlarge |
Sizes | - Large - medium - medum/large - small - xlarge |
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 Dura-Ace STI Dual Control LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Open Pro |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-7700 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing9-speed |
Merlin Agilis (03) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Agilis (03)
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Era |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |

Giant Defy 2
General InfosModel | Defy 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red and Silver and Black |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Kenda Kriterium |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Sora STI LeversTektro R-350 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeMavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. ButtedSapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | AL Anatomic Bend |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) |
Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 TeethFSA Omega |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Sora STI |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Sora |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 2
Component group sets | Shimano Sora |
Pedals details | Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Agilis (03) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Agilis (03) Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 2 Road here