Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (02) 2002 VS Giant TCR TRINITY 2 2006 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact Triple (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact Triple (02)

General Infos
Model XL Compact Triple (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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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 tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millennium
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7703
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin XL Compact Triple (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact Triple (02)

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


Giant TCR Trinity 2 2006 comparison online with competitors

Giant TCR Trinity 2

General Infos
Model TCR Trinity 2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Composite and Red
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race2
Front: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro2 Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RX 4.1 Front and Tektro RX4.1 Rear Levers
Tektro RX40 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Mavic Cosmic Elite
Front: Mavic Cosmic Elite
Rims manufacturerMavic Cosmic Elite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFormulaOne Composite
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderEaston Aeroforce
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Giga X Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Truvativ Rouleur Carbon GXP
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Giant TCR Trinity 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeFormulaOne

Other Specs of Giant TCR Trinity 2

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Arione Tri
Seat post extensionCarbon Fiber Aero


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