Dean ZIRCON 105 (01) 1999 VS Merlin XL COMPACT (01) 2002 specs comparison

Dean Zircon 105 (01) 1999 comparison online with competitors

Dean Zircon 105 (01)

General Infos
Model Zircon 105 (01)
Manufacturer Dean
Year of production 1999
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Color choice - Polished
- 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 Zircon 105 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork materialCarbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeProfile BRC

Other Specs of Dean Zircon 105 (01)

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 XL Compact (01) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact (01)

General Infos
Model XL Compact (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medium/large
- small
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Centaur
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 111 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo AC-H
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin XL Compact (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Centaur
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Centaur
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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