Merlin FORTIUS 105 2004 VS Giant DEFY 1 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Fortius 105
General Infos| Model | Fortius 105 |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
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 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Cosmos |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro 330 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano 105 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Fortius 105 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Fortius 105
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Giant Defy 1
General Infos| Model | Defy 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and White and Blue |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 5700 Levers Tektro TK-R540 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | Giant P-R2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano 105 5700 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Alloy |
| Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 1
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal Seta M |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Fortius 105 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Fortius 105 Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 1 Road here