Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA 2003 VS Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (COMPACT) 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Fortius Ultegra
General Infos| Model | Fortius Ultegra |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - med/large - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - med/large - large - xlarge |
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 Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole 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 | 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-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Fortius Ultegra Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Aspide |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
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Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)
General Infos| Model | Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Composite and white and red |
| 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 Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Giant P-R2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Advanced-Grade Composite |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect 31.8 |
| 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 | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal Seta M |
| 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 Ultegra bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Fortius Ultegra Road here
- Get your Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) Road here