Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1998 VS Specialized CRUX EXPERT CARBON DISC 2013 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

Specialized Crux Expert Carbon Disc

General Infos

Model	Crux Expert Carbon Disc
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2013
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Carbon and Charcoal and White
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Tracer Pro 700x33
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Not Available
Brakeset type	Avid BB7
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	Axis CXD
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FACT 10r Carbon
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Specialized CX
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Comp Set
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Top and 1 3/8 Lower

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X10
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	OS Integrated
Crankset parts and sizes	FSA SL-K Light 46/36t
Gear shift levers	SRAM Force
Rear gear set	2x10 Speeds

Specialized Crux Expert Carbon Disc Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	SRAM Apex
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Force
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Specialized FACT Disc

Other Specs of Specialized Crux Expert Carbon Disc

Component group sets	Not Available
Pedals details	Nylon Platform
Rear shock absorber	Unavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seat	BG Phenom Comp
Seat post extension	Specialized Sport