Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1998 VS GT Bicycles GTR TYPE CX 1.0 2012 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross XL

General Infos

Model	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

GT Bicycles GTR Type CX 1.0

General Infos

Model	GTR Type CX 1.0
Manufacturer	GT Bicycles
Year of production	2012
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and White and Red
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rtichey SpeedMax 700x32
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Not Available
Brakeset type	Tektro CR-720
Hubs for disc brakes	Unavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub
Rims manufacturer	Alex ALX 289-R
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Ritchey WCS Logic Curve
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Ritchey Pro Axis 44
Headset size	FSA Orbit IS-3 CX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X-10
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	SRAM GXP
Crankset parts and sizes	Truvativ Rouleur OCT 2.2 46/38
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI 10spd
Rear gear set	Not Available

GT Bicycles GTR Type CX 1.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 10sp
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	GT Type Cx Design With F.O.C

Other Specs of GT Bicycles GTR Type CX 1.0

Component group sets	Not Available
Pedals details	VP Lo Profile
Rear shock absorber	Unavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seat	GTw Bio-Morphic
Seat post extension	Ritchey Pro Two Bolt Alloy