Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1998 VS Cannondale CYCLOCROSS 6 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross
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)
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 tire	700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 34 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 600 Ultegra SS
Fork material	Dedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork type	Steelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert

Cannondale Cyclocross 6

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross 6
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Charcoal Grey with Fine silver Hyperhighlight
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c Maxxis Raze
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra Levers Tektro Oryx Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R500A
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R500A
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	CAAD9 Optimo
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ControlTech Grande Compact
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Alloy With Integrated Hanger

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 9 Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	36/46 Teeth FSA Omega Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale Cyclocross 6 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Cannondale Slice Ultra X Carbon

Other Specs of Cannondale Cyclocross 6

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped