Cannondale CAAD8 6 TIAGRA 2011 VS Merlin ROAD SHORT 1998 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra

General Infos

Model	CAAD8 6 Tiagra
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	- Magnesium White with Indigo Blue (gloss) -Jet Black (matte)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Schwalbe Lugano
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Cannondale C4 Levers Cannondale C4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula RB-52 Front: Formula RB-51
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Maddux DRX 4000
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C4 Compact
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	Tange Si

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA MegaEXO
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Omega Mega Exo
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Cannondale Ultra Carbon

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Cannondale Stage With Steel Rails
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C4

Merlin Road Short

General Infos

Model	Road Short
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Road Short Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 600 Ultegra SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Wound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road Short

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic