Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1997 VS Specialized S-WORKS TRICROSS 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
Current price	🛒 View Price →
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

Specialized S-Works Tricross

General Infos

Model	S-Works Tricross
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Gloss Red and Carbon and White
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c Specialized S-Works Houffalize CX
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	SRAM Red Double Tap Levers Forged Alloy Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Roval Pavé SL
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Roval Pavé SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Aero DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Az1 With Zertz Inserts S-Works FACT 10m Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	S-Works SL FACT Carbon
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	S-Works Pro-Set 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) S-Works Mindset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM 1090R
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	S-Works
Crankset parts and sizes	34/48 Teeth S-Works FACT Carbon
Gear shift levers	SRAM Red Double Tap
Rear gear set	11 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized S-Works Tricross Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	SRAM Red
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Red
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and zertz
Fork type	S-Works FACT Monocoque

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Tricross

Component group sets	SRAM Red
Pedals details	Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Phenom SL
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter S-Works SL