Merlin FORTIUS 105 2004 VS Specialized TRANSITION COMP 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Fortius 105 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius 105

General Infos
Model Fortius 105
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturerMavic Cosmos
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 330
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius 105

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


Specialized Transition Comp 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Transition Comp

General Infos
Model Transition Comp
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Carbon and Yellow
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 21c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aero Levers Levers
Specialized Integrated Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Aksium
Rims manufacturer 20-hole and 24-hole
Mavic Aksium
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Triple Monocoque
Specialized FACT 7r Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionZipp VUKA Carbon Aero Bar Combo
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
S-Works Pro-Set
Headset size Integrated Threadless
1 (inches) Threaded Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Transition Comp Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeSpecialized FACT N'Aero

Other Specs of Specialized Transition Comp

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsTest Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Ti Rails
Body Geometry TriTip
Seat post extensionSpecialized Transition Carbon 2-position


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