Merlin ROAD TRIPLE 2001 VS Giant RAPID 3 2011 specs comparison

Merlin Road Triple

General Infos

Model	Road Triple
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
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)
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)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
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	Shimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Prima 199
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Forgie
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG-92
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Road Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Road Triple

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

Giant Rapid 3

General Infos

Model	Rapid 3
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver and black and white
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro Alloy Levers Tektro R358 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

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Giant Sport
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Alloy Adjustable
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52t Teeth FSA Tempo
Gear shift levers	Shimano R-221 EZ-Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Giant Rapid 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 2300
Fork material	Cromo
Fork type	Cromo

Other Specs of Giant Rapid 3

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Caged With Clips
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Giant Performance Road
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Sport Alloy