Merlin CENTURY (01) 2001 VS Giant DEFY 3 2009 specs comparison
Merlin Century (01)
General Infos| Model | Century (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
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 | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith 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 | Cannondale HeadShok SI |
| Headset size | Cannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 102 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 10-speed |
Merlin Century (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Campagnolo Chorus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | 0.6 (inches) Travel Silk Road Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Century (01)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Chorus 10 Speed |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Era |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Giant Defy 3
General Infos| Model | Defy 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue 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 2200 STI Dual Control Levers Tektro R-350 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DA-22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless |
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 | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth FSA Vero |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 2200 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Defy 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 2203 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 3
| Component group sets | Shimano 2200 |
| Pedals details | Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Century (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Century (01) Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 3 Road here