Merlin EXTRALIGHT DURA-ACE TRIPLE 2003 VS Giant TCR ADVANCED SL LIMITED 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight Dura-Ace Triple

General Infos

Model	Extralight Dura-Ace Triple
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	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Aero Mavic 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) Shimano CN-7701
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Extralight Dura-Ace Triple Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Dura-Ace Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extension	Easton EC70

Giant TCR Advanced SL Limited

General Infos

Model	TCR Advanced SL Limited
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White and Composite and Anodized Blue
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 20c Vittoria Crono Evo CS Tubular
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Levers Zero Gravity Negative G Custom Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Cosmic Ultimate
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Cosmic Ultimate
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Mavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Advanced SL Composite
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	FSA Plasma Compact Carbon Integrated
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	FSA Plasma Compact Carbon Integrated
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell width	86 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Rear gear set	11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR Advanced SL Limited Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced SL Composite

Other Specs of Giant TCR Advanced SL Limited

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Electric
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Arione K:1 Carbon
Seat post extension	Integrated Carbon Post