Merlin MAGIA ULTEGRA 2003 VS Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Magia Ultegra 2003 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Magia Ultegra

General Infos
Model Magia Ultegra
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Small
- medium
- med/large
- large
- xlarge
- custom
Sizes - Small
- medium
- med/large
- large
- xlarge
- custom

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic Cosmos
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3T Forgie XL
Headset sizeCane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Magia 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 typeReynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Magia Ultegra

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


Giant Defy Advanced 3 2009 comparison online with competitors

Giant Defy Advanced 3

General Infos
Model Defy Advanced 3
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Team Blue and Silver and Composite
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- medium/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Tektro R530 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Sealed
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14/15ga. Butted
Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant Advanced Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionRace Face Ride
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride
Headset size1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width86 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Giant Defy Advanced 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeGiant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Performance Road
Seat post extensionGiant Vector Composite


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