Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 VS Specialized S-WORKS TRICROSS CARBON 2010 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross XL

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross XL
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
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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

Specialized S-Works Tricross Carbon

General Infos

Model	S-Works Tricross Carbon
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Carbon and Red and White
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c Specialized Houffalize CX
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	SRAM Red Levers Tektro Narrow Canti Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Roval Pavé SL
Rims manufacturer	Roval Pavé SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 10m Carbon
Frame type	Az1 Construction
Handlebar construction	Specialized S-Works SL Ergo Carbon
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized S-Works 3D Forged
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X10 CP
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Specialized OS Integrated Ceramic
Crankset parts and sizes	48/34 Teeth Specialized S-Works
Gear shift levers	SRAM Red
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized S-Works Tricross Carbon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp On SRAM Force
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Red
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	S-Works Tricross FACT Carbon Monocoque

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Tricross Carbon

Component group sets	SRAM Red Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Body Geometry Phenom Team
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized S-Works FACT Carbon With Zertz Insert