Marin TOSCANA 2009 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1997 specs comparison

Marin Toscana 2009 comparison online with competitors

Marin Toscana

General Infos
Model Toscana
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Black Pearl
Sizes - 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Kenda Kross Supreme
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Levers
Tektro Forged Cantilevers Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 22S
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
WTB Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Triple Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA Vero Compact
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Alloy OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic Zero Comp

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Vero Triple
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Toscana Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon
Fork typeRFE Carbon

Other Specs of Marin Toscana

Component group setsShimano Sora
Pedals detailsComposite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMarin Plush Road
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


Merlin Cyclocross 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Cyclocross

General Infos
Model Cyclocross
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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 28-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
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 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork materialDedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork typeSteelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
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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