Merlin XL COMPACT (02) 2002 VS Giant TCR ADVANCED SL RABOBANK 2009 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (02)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact (02) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - medium/large - small - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - medium/large - small - xlarge |
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 | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 102 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 10-speed |
Merlin XL Compact (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Campagnolo Chorus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (02)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Chorus 10 Speed |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Giant TCR Advanced SL Rabobank
General Infos| Model | TCR Advanced SL Rabobank |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Rabobank Team |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 20c Vittoria Crono Evo CS Tubular |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Carbon 7850-C50-TU |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano Dura-Ace Carbon 7850-C50-TU |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Shimano |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant Advanced SL Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Shimano PRO VIBE OS Composite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Shimano PRO PLT Composite |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 86 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCR Advanced SL Rabobank Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Advanced SL Composite |
Other Specs of Giant TCR Advanced SL Rabobank
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia SLR XP Team Edition |
| Seat post extension | Integrated Carbon Post |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XL Compact (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (02) Road here
- Get your Giant TCR Advanced SL Rabobank manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR Advanced SL Rabobank Road here