Merlin EXTRALIGHT (05) 2002 VS Giant TCR 2T 1999 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight (05)

General Infos

Model	Extralight (05)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2002
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	14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Big One Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93
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 (05) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Merlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight (05)

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Giant TCR 2T

General Infos

Model	TCR 2T
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	1999
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White
Sizes	- 44cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 55.5cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial BiSport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano RSX STI Levers Shimano RSX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano RSX
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic CXP 11
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Compact SL CU 92 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Adjustable Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano RSX
Gear shift levers	Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Giant TCR 2T Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano RSX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano RSX
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Giant

Other Specs of Giant TCR 2T

Component group sets	Shimano RSX Triple
Pedals details	Road Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia XO
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter 300 (millimeters) Aluminum Micro-adjust