Merlin EXTRALIGHT CHORUS 2004 VS Schwinn LE TOUR ELITE 2011 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

Schwinn Le Tour Elite

General Infos

Model	Le Tour Elite
Manufacturer	Schwinn
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Burgundy and white
Sizes	- XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Continental Ultra Sport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra STI Levers Tektro R538 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Xero Shaxla 280
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Xero Shaxla 280
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Schwinn N'Litened Gold Label Double Butted Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Road Tuned 6000 Series Alloy Ergonomic Drop Bar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Road Tuned
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z99
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Cartridge Sq. JIS Taper
Crankset parts and sizes	50/39/30t Teeth FSA Omega Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Rear gear set	Not Available

Schwinn Le Tour Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Rigid Frame

Other Specs of Schwinn Le Tour Elite

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Nylon With Clip And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Schwinn Bio Tuned
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Road Tuned Black Label Carbon With Forged Alloy Head