Merlin EXTRALIGHT CHORUS 2003 VS Giant TCR COMPOSITE 1 2006 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight Chorus

General Infos

Model	Extralight Chorus
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
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) - custom (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) - custom (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Campagnolo Proton
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Campagnolo Proton
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Straight Gauge Campagnolo Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3T Forgie XL
Headset size	Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	102 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Merlin Extralight Chorus Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Chorus

Component group sets	Campagnolo Chorus
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extension	Easton EC70

Giant TCR Composite 1

General Infos

Model	TCR Composite 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Composite and Yellow
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge - medium/large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race
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	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FormulaOne Composite
Frame type	Bonded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Easton EC70
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Race Face Cadence X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Race Face Cadence
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR Composite 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	FormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR Composite 1

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport Ti
Seat post extension	Carbon Fiber