Cannondale SYNAPSE 5 TRIPLE 2008 VS Merlin ROAD LONG 1997 specs comparison

Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple

General Infos

Model	Synapse 5 Triple
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	- Black-Tinted Clear -Vivid Red
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (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 105 Levers Shimano BR-R560 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-RS10
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-RS10
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Synapse Carbon
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	ControlTech Compact
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Alloy Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC DX10SC
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth Shimano 105 Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Cannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza Lux
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped

Merlin Road Long

General Infos

Model	Road Long
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
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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)

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 Long 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 Long

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