Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1998 VS Redline CONQUEST CLASSIC 2011 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 |

Redline Conquest Classic
General InfosModel | Conquest Classic |
Manufacturer | Redline |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Silver |
Sizes |
- 44cm (centimeters) - 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Hutchinson GT |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra Levers Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy QR Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Race 24 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Redline DB Chromoly |
Frame type | Chromoly |
Handlebar construction | FSA Vero Compact |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-190 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Alloy |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle FSA Square Taper |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 Teeth FSA Vero Compact |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra 9 Speed |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Redline Conquest Classic Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Tiagra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Chromoly |
Fork type | Redline Chromoly |
Other Specs of Redline Conquest Classic
Component group sets | Cyclocross Mix |
Pedals details | No Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Q-bik |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FSA SL-280 |
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 Redline Conquest Classic manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Redline Conquest Classic Cyclo-cross here