Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1997 VS Cannondale CYCLOCROSS 7 2008 specs comparison

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)
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	28-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 SL
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 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork material	Dedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork type	Steelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
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 7

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross 7
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2008
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Race Red
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 Sora Levers Avid BB-5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Cannondale Omega Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mach1 CFX
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel

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 Integrated

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 Sora
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale Cyclocross 7 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Cannondale Fatty Ultra XR Disc

Other Specs of Cannondale Cyclocross 7

Component group sets	Cyclocross Mix
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