Merlin EXTRALIGHT DURA ACE 9 2004 VS Giant TRINITY ADVANCED SL 2 2010 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight Dura Ace 9

General Infos

Model	Extralight Dura Ace 9
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2004
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Polished
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - 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	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
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 9-speed

Merlin Extralight 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 Extralight 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 Trinity Advanced SL 2

General Infos

Model	Trinity Advanced SL 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver and Composite
Sizes	- XS - S - M - L

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	Giant Trinity- Aluminum Levers Giant Trinity Specific Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Giant and Formula Sealed Bearing
Rims manufacturer	16-hole and 20-hole Giant Carbon Matrix SL Aero 42 (millimeters)
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted And Bladed Sapim Race Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Advanced SL Aero Composite
Frame type	Carbon
Handlebar construction	Giant Trinity Advanced SL Composite ICS
Handlebar extender	Giant Trinity Advanced SL Composite ICS
Handlebar stem details	Giant Trinity Advanced SL 3-position
Headset size	Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Ultegra 6700
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra 6700
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace TT
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Trinity Advanced SL 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra 6700
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra 6700
Fork material	Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced SL Composite

Other Specs of Giant Trinity Advanced SL 2

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Arione Tri 2 With Manganese Rails
Seat post extension	Giant Vector SL Composite Trinity 78-74.71