Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1998 VS Salsa LA CRUZ 2008 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 |
Salsa La Cruz
General Infos| Model | La Cruz |
| Manufacturer | Salsa |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Orange Pop |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 31c Panaracer CrossBlaster |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Avid BB-7 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XT 6-bolt Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Salsa Delgado 29'er Race Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Double-butted DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | True Temper OX Platinum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Salsa MotoAce Bell Lap |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Salsa CroMoto S.U.L. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/48 Teeth TruVativ Elita 2.1 GXP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Salsa La Cruz Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown True Temper OX Platinum |
| Fork type | Salsa La Cruz |
Other Specs of Salsa La Cruz
| Component group sets | Cyclocross Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Race |
| Seat post extension | Kalloy 248 |
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 Salsa La Cruz manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Salsa La Cruz Cyclo-cross here
