Merlin RSR 1996 VS Giant TCR 2008 specs comparison
Merlin RSR
General Infos| Model | RSR |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Athena Levers Campagnolo Athena Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex CD |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts MTS325 Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma 44 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Athena |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Athena |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Athena |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Campagnolo Athena |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Athena Ergo |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 8-speed |
Merlin RSR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Campagnolo Athena |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Athena |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Merlin RSR
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Athena |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Athena |
Giant TCR
General Infos| Model | TCR |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red and Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Orium |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra Levers Tektro 423AG Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Xero XSR-3 |
| Rims manufacturer | Xero XSR-3 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Xero |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 6061 AL Anatomic Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Aluminum 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano R4550-S |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | FormulaOne |
Other Specs of Giant TCR
| Component group sets | Shimano Tiagra |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Racing |
| Seat post extension | FormulaOne Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its RSR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin RSR Road here
- Get your Giant TCR manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR Road here