Dean CASTANZA 105 (02) 1999 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT (03) 2001 specs comparison

Dean Castanza 105 (02) 1999 comparison online with competitors

Dean Castanza 105 (02)

General Infos
Model Castanza 105 (02)
Manufacturer Dean
Year of production 1999
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Color choice - Satin
-Brushed
Sizes - 50cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 50cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireContinental Grand Prix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105
Rims manufacturerMavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 105

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizesShimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set9-speed

Dean Castanza 105 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeProfile SC

Other Specs of Dean Castanza 105 (02)

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Aluminum


Merlin Extralight (03) 2001 comparison online with competitors

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 tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millennium
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeReynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight (03)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Era
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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