Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (01) 2002 VS Giant TRINITY ADVANCED SL 2 2010 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact Triple (01)

General Infos

Model	XL Compact Triple (01)
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 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 Trinity Advanced SL 2

General Infos

Model	Trinity Advanced SL 2
Manufacturer	Giant
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver and Composite
Sizes	- XS - S - M - L

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Pro3 Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Giant Trinity- Aluminum Levers Giant Trinity Specific Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Giant and Formula Sealed Bearing
Rims manufacturer	16-hole and 20-hole Giant Carbon Matrix SL Aero 42 (millimeters)
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14/15ga. Butted And Bladed Sapim Race Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Giant Advanced SL Aero Composite
Frame type	Carbon
Handlebar construction	Giant Trinity Advanced SL Composite ICS
Handlebar extender	Giant Trinity Advanced SL Composite ICS
Handlebar stem details	Giant Trinity Advanced SL 3-position
Headset size	Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Ultegra 6700
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Dura-Ace Internal Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra 6700
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace TT
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 10-speed

Giant Trinity Advanced SL 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra 6700
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra 6700
Fork material	Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Giant Advanced SL Composite

Other Specs of Giant Trinity Advanced SL 2

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Arione Tri 2 With Manganese Rails
Seat post extension	Giant Vector SL Composite Trinity 78-74.71