Merlin EXTRALIGHT SHORT 1997 VS Specialized TARMAC ELITE 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight Short
General InfosModel | Extralight Short |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - 45 cm (centimeters)- 47 cm (centimeters)- 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 45 cm (centimeters)- 47 cm (centimeters)- 49 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp HD |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Campagnolo Record LeversCampagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Campagnolo Record CassetteFront: Campagnolo Record |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Campagnolo Record |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 101 (millimeters) SpindleCampagnolo Record |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCampagnolo Record |
Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth9-speed |
Merlin Extralight Short Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Campagnolo Record |
Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Record |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Short
Component group sets | Campagnolo Record |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterCampagnolo Record |

Specialized Tarmac Elite
General InfosModel | Tarmac Elite |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and White |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control LeversShimano 105 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeMavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Triple MonocoqueSpecialized FACT 6r Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Ergonomic Top Shaping Short-reach DropSpecialized Expert |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized Comp-Set |
Headset size | Integrated Threadless1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano 105 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA MegaEXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethFSA Gossamer MegaExo |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth10-speed |
Specialized Tarmac Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-onShimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | Specialized FACT |
Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Elite
Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Body Geometry Toupé Team |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert InsertsSpecialized Pro SL |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Extralight Short bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Extralight Short Road here
- Get your Specialized Tarmac Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Tarmac Elite Road here