Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 VS Van Dessel Cycles GIN & TROMBONES FORCE 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross XL 1997 comparison online with competitors

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 tire700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 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 materialDedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork typeSteelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross XL

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Van Dessel Cycles Gin & Trombones Force 2008 comparison online with competitors

Van Dessel Cycles Gin & Trombones Force

General Infos
Model Gin & Trombones Force
Manufacturer Van Dessel Cycles
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - Pearl White
-Jumpsuit Orange
Sizes - 50cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireMaxxis Raze
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type SRAM Force Levers
Tektro CR520 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerEaston Circuit
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey WCS Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey 4 Axis
Headset sizeFSA IS2 CX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 36/46 Teeth
FSA Energy
Gear shift leversSRAM Force
Rear gear setNot Available

Van Dessel Cycles Gin & Trombones Force Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM Force
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM Force
Fork materialCarbon
Fork typeRitchey WCS Cross

Other Specs of Van Dessel Cycles Gin & Trombones Force

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVan Dessel Titanium
Seat post extensionRitchey WCS


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