Independent Fabrication CROWN JEWEL (01) 1997 VS Merlin XL COMPACT (02) 2002 specs comparison

Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel (01) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel (01)

General Infos
Model Crown Jewel (01)
Manufacturer Independent Fabrication
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - brown and brown fade
- golden yellow
- metallic black
- metallic p
-Blue and blue fade
Sizes - 48 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)
- 62 cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 48 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)
- 62 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Athena Levers
Campagnolo Athena Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Campagnolo Athena Cassette
Front: Campagnolo Athena
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP CD
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Campagnolo Athena

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Athena
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeCampagnolo Athena
Crankset parts and sizesCampagnolo Athena
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Athena Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Athena
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Athena
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Dedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork typeSteelman

Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Athena
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic Hot Rod


Merlin XL Compact (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact (02)

General Infos
Model XL Compact (02)
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 Chorus Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Chorus
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millennium
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Chorus
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin XL Compact (02) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (02)

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus 10 Speed
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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