Merlin CENTURY (02) 2001 VS Giant TCR COMPOSITE 1 2004 specs comparison

Merlin Century (02)

General Infos

Model	Century (02)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
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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 Record Ergo Levers Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Campagnolo Record
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 Record
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Record
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 10-speed

Merlin Century (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Campagnolo Record
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Record
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	0.6 (inches) Travel Silk Road Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Century (02)

Component group sets	Campagnolo Record 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 TCR Composite 1

General Infos

Model	TCR Composite 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2004
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gloss Carbon and Team Blue
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber Composite
Frame type	Bonded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Racing Components Carbon 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth FSA Carbon Pro Team Issue
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Giant TCR Composite 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Giant Composite Aero SL

Other Specs of Giant TCR Composite 1

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Time Impact S
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite Trans Am
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite