Merlin SOLIS CHORUS 2005 VS Giant DEFY ADVANCED 3 (COMPACT) 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Solis Chorus
General Infos| Model | Solis Chorus |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - medium-large - large - xlarge - custom |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - medium-large - large - xlarge - custom |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers Campagnolo Chorus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3AL and 2.5V Titanium and carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Mantis Wing |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Mantis |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Merlin Solis Chorus Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber |
| Fork type | Merlin |
Other Specs of Merlin Solis Chorus
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Arione |
| Seat post extension | Merlin Carbon |
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Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)
General Infos| Model | Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Composite and white and red |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 5700 Levers Tektro TK-R540 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Giant P-R2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Sapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Advanced-Grade Composite |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Connect 31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 5700 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact)
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal Seta M |
| Seat post extension | Giant Vector Composite |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Solis Chorus bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Solis Chorus Road here
- Get your Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy Advanced 3 (Compact) Road here