Merlin XL COMPACT (03) 2002 VS Giant TCR 2 2003 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 TCR 2
General Infos| Model | TCR 2 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Stealth Black |
| 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 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-butted Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| 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 | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCR 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Composite Aero |
Other Specs of Giant TCR 2
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite Trans Am |
| 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 XL Compact (03) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (03) Road here
- Get your Giant TCR 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR 2 Road here