Merlin PROTEUS ULTEGRA 2005 VS Giant DEFY 2 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Proteus Ultegra
General Infos| Model | Proteus Ultegra |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra SLR Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Bonded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Mantis Wing |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Mantis |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Merlin Proteus Ultegra Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber |
| Fork type | Merlin |
Other Specs of Merlin Proteus Ultegra
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Arione |
| Seat post extension | Merlin Carbon |
Giant Defy 2
General Infos| Model | Defy 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and black and yellow |
| 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 Tiagra Levers Tektro TK-R340 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Giant S-R2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless |
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 HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 2
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| 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 Proteus Ultegra bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Proteus Ultegra Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 2 Road here