Merlin EXTRALIGHT (04) 2001 VS Giant TCR 2 1997 specs comparison
Merlin Extralight (04)
General Infos| Model | Extralight (04) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (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 Double-butted Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Prima 199 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Forgie |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG-92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin Extralight (04) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Extralight (04)
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Light |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Giant TCR 2
General Infos| Model | TCR 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Cyan blue kandy |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vredestein Fortezza |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Giant EXT Pro Carbon and aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 12-hole and 16-hole Rigida CSU |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Aero Carbon Fiber |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Giant CU92 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Touch E |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Mike Burrows Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) HP-233 Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-R80 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant TCR 2 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 type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant TCR 2
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-161 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Mike Burrows Carbon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Extralight (04) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Extralight (04) Road here
- Get your Giant TCR 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR 2 Road here