Merlin CIELO CHORUS 2003 VS Specialized TARMAC EXPERT ULTEGRA 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Cielo Chorus

General Infos

Model	Cielo Chorus
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - custom (centimeters)
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - custom (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Campagnolo Proton
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Campagnolo Proton
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Straight Gauge Campagnolo Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3T Forgie XL
Headset size	Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	102 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Merlin Cielo Chorus Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Cielo Chorus

Component group sets	Campagnolo Chorus
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extension	Easton EC70

Specialized Tarmac Expert Ultegra

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Expert Ultegra
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and White
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	QR QR Rear: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution Cassette Front: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution
Rims manufacturer	Fulcrum Racing 5
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Triple Monocoque Specialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) Specialized Pro
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized Comp-Set
Headset size	Integrated Threadless 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Expert Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Expert Ultegra

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Body Geometry Toupé Team
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts Specialized Pro SL