Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (03) 2002 VS Giant TRINITY A2 2008 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact Triple (03) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact Triple (03)

General Infos
Model XL Compact Triple (03)
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 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin XL Compact Triple (03) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact Triple (03)

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


Giant Trinity A2 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant Trinity A2

General Infos
Model Trinity A2
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Silver and Blue
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Kenda Kontender
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RX 4.1 Levers
Tektro 530AG Dual-Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesXero XSR-3
Rims manufacturerXero XSR-3
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelXero

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlliance Aluminum and composite
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction6061 AL c
Handlebar extenderVision OE
Handlebar stem details3D Forged Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
FSA Vero
Gear shift leversShimano Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Trinity A2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and alloy Steerer
Fork typeFormulaOne Aero Composite

Other Specs of Giant Trinity A2

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant Triathlon
Seat post extension Aero Diameter
FormulaOne Composite


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