Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 VS Giant TRINITY A1 2007 specs comparison

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 tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
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	Shimano Ultegra
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	TTT Prima 199
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) Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 sets	Shimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Concor Light
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Giant Trinity A1

General Infos

Model	Trinity A1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2007
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Brushed and Composite and Red
Sizes	- XS - S - M - L

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Top Speed
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RX 4.1 Levers Tektro 423AG Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Xero XSR-3
Rims manufacturer	Xero XSR-3
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Wheelset Xero

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Alliance Composite and AL
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	6061 AL Base Bar
Handlebar extender	Easton Aeroforce AL
Handlebar stem details	3D Forged Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BS 78 Bar End
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Trinity A1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant FormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant Trinity A1

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Triathlon
Seat post extension	Giant FormulaOne Composite Aero