Merlin CIELO DURA ACE 9 2004 VS Giant TCR ADVANCED SL 2 2010 specs comparison

Merlin Cielo Dura Ace 9

General Infos

Model	Cielo Dura Ace 9
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2004
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Polished
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium SSC
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 24-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Bladed Mavic Zicral

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium and carbon Fiber Composite
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Millennium SO
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Millennium SO
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 10-speed

Merlin Cielo Dura Ace 9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Cielo Dura Ace 9

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel
Seat post extension	Easton EC70

Giant TCR Advanced SL 2

General Infos

Model	TCR Advanced SL 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White and Red
Sizes	- XS - S - M - M/L - L - XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Pro3 Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 Levers Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer	16-hole and 20-hole Shimano Dura-Ace Carbon 7850-C24-CL
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0/1.5/2.0 Straight Pull Bladed Shimano Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Advanced SL Composite
Frame type	Carbon
Handlebar construction	Giant Contact SL and R Composite 31.8
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Contact Composite SL and R
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Dura-Ace 7900
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace 7900
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace 7900
Rear gear set	11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR Advanced SL 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace 7900
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace 7900
Fork material	Carbon
Fork type	Giant Advanced SL Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCR Advanced SL 2

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace 7900
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Arione CX With K:ium Rails
Seat post extension	Integrated