Merlin FORTIUS 105 2004 VS Giant TCR ADVANCED 2 W 2010 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 LeversShimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Cosmos |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeMavic 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) SpindleShimano 105 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth9-speed |
Merlin Fortius 105 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon 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 TCR Advanced 2 W
General Infos| Model | TCR Advanced 2 W |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | -Pearl White and Red |
| Sizes | - XS - S - M |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Lithion 2 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano R700 Short-Reach LeversShimano 105 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium Race |
| Rims manufacturer | 20-holeMavic Aksium Race |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Straight PullMavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Advanced Composite |
| Frame type | Carbon |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect SL For Women 31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect SL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano R700 Short-Reach |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth10-speed |
Giant TCR Advanced 2 W Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-onShimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant TCR Advanced 2 W
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Vitesse CP With Manganese Rails |
| Seat post extension | Giant Vector 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 TCR Advanced 2 W manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR Advanced 2 W Road here