Merlin EXTRALIGHT TRIPLE 2001 VS Giant TCR AERO 1 2005 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight Triple

General Infos

Model	Extralight Triple
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 CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Extralight Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra Triple
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 Aero 1

General Infos

Model	TCR Aero 1
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gold Metallic
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race2 Front: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro2 Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers RX40 Dual Pivot Front and Tektro RX40 Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Xero XGR-1
Rims manufacturer	Xero XGR-1
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX SL Aero Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA50
Handlebar extender	Easton
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA50
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit ACB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Not Available
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth TruVativ Rouleur GXP
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Giant TCR Aero 1 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Giant TCR Aero 1

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Arione Tri
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite