Merlin XL COMPACT (05) 2002 VS Giant DEFY 2 2011 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (05)
General InfosModel | XL Compact (05) |
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 | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
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 Super Italian Pro 260 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | ITM Big One Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin XL Compact (05) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
Fork type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (05)
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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Giant Defy 2
General InfosModel | Defy 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White and black and yellow |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - medium/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Specific Front: 700 X 25c Giant P-R3 Flat Guard |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra Levers Tektro TK-R340 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 Steel Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Giant Connect |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Connect |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Defy 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Advanced Grade Composite |
Other Specs of Giant Defy 2
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Performance Road |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Connect Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XL Compact (05) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (05) Road here
- Get your Giant Defy 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Defy 2 Road here