Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1997 VS Specialized TRICROSS SINGLE 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

Specialized Tricross Single

General Infos

Model	Tricross Single
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Army
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c Specialized Houffalize Sport CX Wire
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aero Levers Forged Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex ACE-19
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized Comp
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Sport
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z510HX
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Sport Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	42 Teeth Sugino Comp
Gear shift levers	Not Available
Rear gear set	18 Teeth 1-speed

Specialized Tricross Single Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)	Not Available
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized Tricross Single

Component group sets	Cyclocross Mix
Pedals details	Alloy Cage and composite Body With Clips And Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Comp Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Carbon-wrapped