Merlin RSR 1996 VS Giant TCR 2 2001 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 2
General Infos| Model | TCR 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Colors |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
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 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Giant ALUXX 6061 T-6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Altera |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cinelli Groove |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCR 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant TCR 2
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Giant Road Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia ProLink With Carbon Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter SL Composite Micro-adjust |
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 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR 2 Road here