Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 VS Giant TCR C3 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Century Triple 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Century Triple

General Infos
Model Century Triple
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 Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
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 constructionTTT Prima 199
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-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin Century Triple Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Century Triple

Component group setsShimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Light
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Giant TCR C3 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR C3

General Infos
Model TCR C3
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White and Composite
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Lithion
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 Levers
Shimano Tiagra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesXero XSR-3
Rims manufacturerXero XSR-3
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelXero

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFormulaOne Composite
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionRace Face Ride
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
Shimano R600
Gear shift leversShimano 105
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Giant TCR C3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and alloy Steerer
Fork typeFormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR C3

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Aliante Delta With Manganese Rails
Seat post extensionFormulaOne Composite


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