Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1998 VS Kona JAKE 2004 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 |
Kona Jake
General Infos| Model | Jake |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray and Black |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Nokian Ravagozzi Cross |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Sora STI Dual Control Levers Avid Shorty 4 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Sora Front: Shimano Deore |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton Road Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GIGA Pipe SL |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/48 Teeth TruVativ Elita Cross |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Sora STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Jake Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Kona Project Two |
Other Specs of Kona Jake
| Component group sets | Cyclocross Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Road With Clips And Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SDG-Kona Slim Jim |
| Seat post extension | Easton |
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 Kona Jake manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Jake Cyclo-cross here
