Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1997 VS Specialized TRICROSS SPORT TRIPLE 2009 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 Sport Triple

General Infos

Model	Tricross Sport Triple
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	- Gloss Orange and Silver and Black - Gloss Silver and Black and White -Gloss Brown and Black and Silver
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c Specialized Borough CX Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra STI Levers Specialized Forged Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex ACE-19
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

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

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth FSA Tempo Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Tricross Sport Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT With Zertz Inserts

Other Specs of Specialized Tricross Sport Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Alloy Cage Toe and clip & Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Comp Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Carbon Wrapped