Merlin SOLIS DURA ACE 9 2004 VS Giant AVAIL ALLIANCE 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9

General Infos

Model	Solis Dura Ace 9
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2004
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Polished
Sizes	- Xlarge - small - medium - large
Sizes	- Xlarge - small - medium - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium SSC
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 24-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Bladed Mavic Zicral

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Millennium SO
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Millennium SO
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel
Seat post extension	Easton EC70

Giant Avail Alliance

General Infos

Model	Avail Alliance
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Purple and Composite
Sizes	- Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 25c Michelin Speedium 2 Front: 700 X 25c Michelin Speedium
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano R700 Short-Reach Levers Tektro R530 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Sealed
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted Sapim Race

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alliance Aluminum and composite
Frame type	TIG-welded and Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Giant Alloy Women's
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Giant Alloy 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano R700 Short-Reach
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Avail Alliance Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced Composite

Other Specs of Giant Avail Alliance

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Women's Giant Unity Performance Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite