Litespeed APPALACHIAN 2002 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1998 specs comparison

Litespeed Appalachian 2002 comparison online with competitors

Litespeed Appalachian

General Infos
Model Appalachian
Manufacturer Litespeed
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 51cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 51cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c IRC Mythos CX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Levers
Avid Shorty 6 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/15 Ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSalsa Bell Lap
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 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 width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Race Face Prodigy
Crankset parts and sizes 36/48 Teeth
Race Face Turbine LP
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Litespeed Appalachian Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeLitespeed Cyclo Cross

Other Specs of Litespeed Appalachian

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


Merlin Cyclocross XL 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Cyclocross XL

General Infos
Model Cyclocross XL
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross XL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra SS
Fork materialDedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork typeSteelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross XL

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


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