Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (01) 2002 VS Giant TCR 1 2003 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact Triple (01)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact Triple (01) |
| 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 Ergo Levers Campagnolo Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo |
| 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 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 | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo AC-S |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact Triple (01)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Giant TCR 1
General Infos| Model | TCR 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dream Silver |
| 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 Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic Cosmos |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge 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-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant TCR 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Giant Composite Aero |
Other Specs of Giant TCR 1
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| 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 Triple (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) Road here
- Get your Giant TCR 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant TCR 1 Road here