Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1998 VS Trek ION CX 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 |
Trek Ion CX
General Infos| Model | Ion CX |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2012 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Black and White and Charcoal |
| Sizes |
- 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Bontrager CX70 700x38 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Avid Shorty 4 |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Unavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Approved |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 200 Series Alpha Aluminum |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Anatomic-C |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Headset size | Cane Creek IS-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Unavailable Chain |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Unavailable Bottom Bracket |
| Crankset parts and sizes | SRAM Apex 46/38t |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Apex DoubleTap 10spd |
| Rear gear set | Not Available |
Trek Ion CX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Apex |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Bontrager Race X Lite |
Other Specs of Trek Ion CX
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Unavailable Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | Unavailable Rear Shock |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race Lite Alloy |
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 Trek Ion CX manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Ion CX Cyclo-cross here