Merlin ROAD LONG 1998 VS Giant TCR ADVANCED SL LIMITED 2009 specs comparison
Merlin Road Long
General Infos| Model | Road Long |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Road Long Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Road Long
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Giant TCR Advanced SL Limited
General Infos| Model | TCR Advanced SL Limited |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Composite and Anodized Blue |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 20c Vittoria Crono Evo CS Tubular |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Levers Zero Gravity Negative G Custom Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmic Ultimate |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Cosmic Ultimate |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Advanced SL Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | FSA Plasma Compact Carbon Integrated |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA Plasma Compact Carbon Integrated |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 86 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCR Advanced SL Limited Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced SL Composite |
Other Specs of Giant TCR Advanced SL Limited
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Electric |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Arione K:1 Carbon |
| Seat post extension | Integrated Carbon Post |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Road Long bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Road Long Road here
- Get your Giant TCR Advanced SL Limited manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR Advanced SL Limited Road here