Cannondale CAAD8 OPTIMO 2 2007 VS Merlin ROAD SHORT 1997 specs comparison
Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2
General Infos| Model | CAAD8 Optimo 2 |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Patriot Blue -Lighting White |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra Levers Shimano Tiagra Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano WH-R500A |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-R500A |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Shimano |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | CAAD8 Optimo |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cannondale C3 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
| Headset size | FSA Alloy Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 9 Speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Tiagra |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/52 Teeth Shimano Tiagra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Cannondale Slice Ultra |
Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2
| Component group sets | Shimano Tiagra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Ponza |
| Seat post extension | Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped |
Merlin Road Short
General Infos| Model | Road Short |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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) |
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 Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| 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 SL |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
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 | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Road Short Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Road Short
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Shimano Dura-Ace |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its CAAD8 Optimo 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2 Road here
- Get your Merlin Road Short manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Road Short Road here
