Merlin EXTRALIGHT (04) 2002 VS GT TACHYON 3.0 GTW 2011 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight (04)

General Infos

Model	Extralight (04)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2002
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	14/16/14ga Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Millennium
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Millennium
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Extralight (04) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Merlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight (04)

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

GT Tachyon 3.0 GTW

General Infos

Model	Tachyon 3.0 GTW
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- polish silver -Drab mint
Sizes	- Large frame

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c Kenda Kiniption
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano ST-R221 Levers Tektro RX-1 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Jalco DRX3000
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	GT Flat Bar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	NVO Adjustable
Headset size	Integrated Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC HG40
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes	52/42/30t Teeth FSA CK-200
Gear shift levers	Shimano ST-R221
Rear gear set	13 - 26 Teeth 8-speed

GT Tachyon 3.0 GTW Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 2300
Fork material	Carbon
Fork type	GT Type R Carbon

Other Specs of GT Tachyon 3.0 GTW

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Alloy Body and Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	GT Type R Race
Seat post extension	GT Design Alloy