Merlin CENTURY (03) 2001 VS Giant TCR 1998 specs comparison

Merlin Century (03) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Century (03)

General Infos
Model Century (03)
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 tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale HeadShok SI
Headset sizeCannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin Century (03) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Century (03)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Era
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Giant TCR 1998 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR

General Infos
Model TCR
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Yellow haze
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Bi-Synergic
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesGiant Carbon
Rims manufacturerRigida CSB Aero
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Molded
Giant Carbon Spoke Carbon Fiber

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant CU92 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCinelli Touch-E
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsMike Burrows Adjustable
Headset size1 (inches) YST HP-233

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Tange BB-LN55
Crankset parts and sizes 42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Giant TCR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant TCR

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Pedals detailsVictor Road Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Trimatica
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Giant Aero Carbon


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