Merlin XL COMPACT (05) 2002 VS Giant TCR 1T 1999 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact (05) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact (05)

General Infos
Model XL Compact (05)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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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 tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 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 width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (05)

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Giant TCR 1T 1999 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR 1T

General Infos
Model TCR 1T
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 44cm (centimeters)
- 50cm (centimeters)
- 55.5cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial BiSport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 11
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGiant Compact 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9200
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Giant TCR 1T Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant TCR 1T

Component group setsShimano 105 Triple
Pedals detailsRoad Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
300 (millimeters)
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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