Merlin EXTRALIGHT CHORUS 2004 VS Kestrel TALON - 105 2002 specs comparison
Merlin Extralight Chorus
General Infos| Model | Extralight Chorus |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 24-hole Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Mantjs Super Over |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Mantjs Super Over |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Chorus |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Merlin Extralight Chorus Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Chorus
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Kestrel Talon - 105
General Infos| Model | Talon - 105 |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Carbon Weave |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Performer |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano WH-R535 |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-R535 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Aero Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Eclipse |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset AL |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Kestrel Talon - 105 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS Pro OS |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon - 105
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Trimatic |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Extralight Chorus bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Extralight Chorus Road here
- Get your Kestrel Talon - 105 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Talon - 105 Road here