Merlin FORTIUS 105 2004 VS Specialized S-WORKS TARMAC SL2 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Fortius 105
General Infos| Model | Fortius 105 |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
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 | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Cosmos |
| 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 Super Italian Pro 330 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano 105 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Fortius 105 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Fortius 105
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2
General Infos| Model | S-Works Tarmac SL2 |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon and Red |
| Sizes |
- 49 - 52 - 54 - 56 - 58 - 61 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c S-Works Mondo Open Tubular |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | 10-speed Double Tap Levers SRAM Red SRAM Red Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Roval Rapide SL Roval Ti QR Roval Ti QR Alloy Ccassette Carbon Hub Body Front: Roval Rapide SL |
| Rims manufacturer | Roval Rapide SL Carbon |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Aero DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | S-Works FACT 11r Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Carbon Bar and stem Combo S-Works Barmac Wedge |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Carbon Bar and stem Combo S-Works Barmac Wedge |
| Headset size | Integrated Ceramic Bearings 1.5 (inches) Bottom 1 1/8 (inches) Top 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM 1090R |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | S-Works Integrated Oversized |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Integrated Oversize S-Works FACT Carbon Crankset |
| Gear shift levers | 10-speed Double Tap SRAM Red |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on SRAM Red |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Red |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | S-Works FACT Monocoque Carbon |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2
| Component group sets | SRAM Red |
| Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Ti Rails Body Geometry Toupé Team |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zertz Insert S-Works SL |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Fortius 105 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Fortius 105 Road here
- Get your Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 Road here