Cannondale CAAD8 7 SORA 2011 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT (03) 2001 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora

General Infos

Model	CAAD8 7 Sora
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	- Magnesium White with Charcoal Gray (gloss) -Race Red with White (gloss)
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	Shimano Sora 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
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Vero
Gear shift levers	Shimano Sora
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora Long Cage
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Cannondale Ultra Carbon

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora

Component group sets	Shimano Sora
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 Extralight (03)

General Infos

Model	Extralight (03)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

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	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Millennium
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Millennium
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Extralight (03) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight (03)

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Era
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite