Merlin EXTRALIGHT (01) 2002 VS Kestrel KM40 ULTEGRA AERO 2003 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight (01) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Extralight (01)

General Infos
Model Extralight (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medium/large
- small
- xlarge
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medium/large
- small
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Centaur
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 111 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo AC-H
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin Extralight (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Centaur
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Centaur
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Kestrel KM40 Ultegra Aero 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel KM40 Ultegra Aero

General Infos
Model KM40 Ultegra Aero
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2003
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Color choice - Red and Carbon Weave
- Silver and Carbon Weave
-Black and Carbon Weave
Sizes - 52cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset typeShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot
Hubs for disc brakesSpinergy Xaero
Rims manufacturerSpinergy Xaero Lite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelSpinergy

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionNot Available
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set9-speed

Kestrel KM40 Ultegra Aero Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer
Fork typeEMS Pro 650

Other Specs of Kestrel KM40 Ultegra Aero

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia SLR
Seat post extension27.2 (millimeters) Diameter


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