Merlin XL COMPACT (03) 2002 VS Giant RAPID 3 2011 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (03)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact (03) |
| 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 Record Ergo Levers Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Record |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/16/14ga 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 Record |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Record |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 10-speed |
Merlin XL Compact (03) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Campagnolo Record |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Record |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (03)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Record 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 Rapid 3
General Infos| Model | Rapid 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver and black and white |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 28c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy Levers Tektro R358 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano 2200 Front: Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Giant S-R2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Sport |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy Adjustable |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52t Teeth FSA Tempo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano R-221 EZ-Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant Rapid 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano R443 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 2300 |
| Fork material | Cromo |
| Fork type | Cromo |
Other Specs of Giant Rapid 3
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Caged With Clips |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Sport Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XL Compact (03) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (03) Road here
- Get your Giant Rapid 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Rapid 3 Road here
