Merlin RSR 1996 VS Giant TCR 1998 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 | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Yellow haze |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Bi-Synergic |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Giant Carbon |
| Rims manufacturer | Rigida CSB Aero |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Molded Giant Carbon Spoke Carbon Fiber |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant CU92 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Touch-E |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Mike Burrows Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) YST HP-233 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-41 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Tange BB-LN55 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/52 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant TCR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant TCR
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Pedals details | Victor Road Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Trimatica |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Aero Carbon |
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