Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 VS Kona SUTRA 2005 specs comparison
Merlin Cyclocross XL
General Infos| Model | Cyclocross XL |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| 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 | 28-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 SL |
| 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 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Cyclocross XL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SS |
| Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
| Fork type | Steelman |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross XL
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT |
| 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 Sutra
General Infos| Model | Sutra |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Silver and Black -Red |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: Nokian Ultra Tour Front: 700 X 32c Nokian Ultra Tour |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M525 Front: Shimano HB-M525 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic A317 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15/17ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Dedacciai COM 12.5 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Rouleur GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth TruVativ Rouleur GXP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Kona Sutra Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Kona Project Two Disc |
Other Specs of Kona Sutra
| Component group sets | Cyclocross Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Street Smart |
| 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 Sutra manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Sutra Cyclo-cross here
