Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 VS Specialized TRICROSS 2012 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 Tricross

General Infos

Model	Tricross
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2012
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Red and Gray -Black and Charcoal
Sizes	- 46cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Borough CX Sport 700x32
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Not Available
Brakeset type	Tektro CR-520 Wide Canti
Hubs for disc brakes	Unavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub
Rims manufacturer	Alex S480
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Specialized H2 Ergo Comp
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Elite-Set Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Unavailable Bottom Bracket
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano 2300 Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano 2300
Rear gear set	Not Available

Specialized Tricross Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 2300
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 2300
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Full Alloy

Other Specs of Specialized Tricross

Component group sets	Not Available
Pedals details	Nylon Flat Pedal
Rear shock absorber	Unavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seat	Body Geometry Riva Plus 155 (millimeters)
Seat post extension	Specialized Sport 27.2