Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1998 VS Cannondale CYCLOCROSS 4 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross XL
General InfosModel | Cyclocross XL |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 | Double-butted 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 XL 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 XL
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 |

Cannondale Cyclocross 4
General InfosModel | Cyclocross 4 |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Jet Black with HI-Bright Front -White Pearl |
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 | SRAM Rival Levers Cannondale C1 Carbon Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium Race |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic Aksium Race |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | CAAD9 Optimo |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ControlTech Compact |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Alloy With Integrated Hanger |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X10 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | Cannondale BB30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36/46 Teeth Compact Cannondale Carbon BB30 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM Rival |
Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Cannondale Cyclocross 4 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Rival |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | Easton EC90X Carbon |
Other Specs of Cannondale Cyclocross 4
Component group sets | SRAM Rival |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Ponza Lux |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Cyclocross XL bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Cyclocross XL Cyclo-cross here
- Get your Cannondale Cyclocross 4 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale Cyclocross 4 Cyclo-cross here