Merlin ROAD 1999 VS Giant TRINITY 2 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Road

General Infos

Model	Road
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1999
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - custom (centimeters)
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - custom (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Krono
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Real
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Velocity Aero Heat
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Revolution Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma SL
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Tahoma Sonne IV
Headset size	1 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Stronglight Speedlight
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Time Equipe

Other Specs of Merlin Road

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Giant Trinity 2

General Infos

Model	Trinity 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Team Blue and White and Black
Sizes	- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Kriterium
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RX 4.1 Levers Tektro Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer	16-hole and 20-hole Alloy Aero 42 (millimeters)
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	15/14ga. Butted Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	ALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy
Handlebar extender	Vision Tech Trimax
Handlebar stem details	Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge External
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth FSA Vero
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End
Rear gear set	11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Giant Trinity 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Trinity 2

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Men's Giant Unity Performance TRI
Seat post extension	Aero Diameter Giant Alloy Aero