Merlin XL COMPACT (04) 2002 VS Giant TCR ALLIANCE W 2009 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (04)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact (04) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - medum/large - small - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - medum/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 | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| 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) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin XL Compact (04) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (04)
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Giant TCR Alliance W
General Infos| Model | TCR Alliance W |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Teal and Composite |
| Sizes |
- Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Kenda Kontender |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano R700 Short-Reach Levers Tektro Dual Pivot 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 | Alloy 31.8 |
| 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 | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Giant TCR Alliance W 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 TCR Alliance W
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Race Women's |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XL Compact (04) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (04) Road here
- Get your Giant TCR Alliance W manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR Alliance W Road here