Merlin TRIATHLON 1998 VS Giant TCR ELITE 1 2003 specs comparison
Merlin Triathlon
General Infos| Model | Triathlon |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Aero Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Triathlon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Giant TCR Elite 1
General Infos| Model | TCR Elite 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic Cosmos |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Seat Stays Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli Altera |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy and Carbon |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCR Elite 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Ultegra Triple |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Composite SL |
Other Specs of Giant TCR Elite 1
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra Triple |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant SL Composite Aero |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Triathlon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Triathlon Road here
- Get your Giant TCR Elite 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR Elite 1 Road here