GT TACHYON 4.0 2011 VS Merlin XL COMPACT (05) 2002 specs comparison
GT Tachyon 4.0
General Infos| Model | Tachyon 4.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Kenda Kwest |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-51 Levers Tektro RX-1 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Jalco DRX3000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | GT Flat Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT Alloy |
| Headset size | Integrated Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC HG39 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge Sealed |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 48/38/28t Teeth Shimano FC-M311 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-51 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Tachyon 4.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M191 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Alloy |
| Fork type | GT Type R Alloy |
Other Specs of GT Tachyon 4.0
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Body and Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | GT Sport |
| Seat post extension | GT Design Alloy |
Merlin XL Compact (05)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact (05) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - medium/large - small - xlarge |
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 Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro 260 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Big One Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin XL Compact (05) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (05)
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Tachyon 4.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Tachyon 4.0 Road here
- Get your Merlin XL Compact (05) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XL Compact (05) Road here
