Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA 2003 VS Specialized ALLEZ ELITE TRIPLE 2006 specs comparison

Merlin Fortius Ultegra

General Infos

Model	Fortius Ultegra
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2003
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Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Small - medium - med/large - large - xlarge
Sizes	- Small - medium - med/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole 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	3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3T Forgie XL
Headset size	Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Merlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extension	Thomson Elite

Specialized Allez Elite Triple

General Infos

Model	Allez Elite Triple
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
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Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	120TPI Aramid Bead 700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	9-speed STI Shimano 105 Flight Deck Compatible Levers Forged Alloy With Cartridge Multi-condition Pads Brakes Dual Pivot
Hubs for disc brakes	QR Rear: Alex ALX 298 Aluminum Freehub Body Four Cartridge Bearings Front: Alex ALX-298
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Alex ALX 298
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Aero Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus SLX Specialized E5
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	31.8 Clamp Racing Drop Specialized Zertz Comp Handlebar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	31.8 (millimeters) Bar Clamp 3D Forged Alloy 4- Position Adjustable Specialized Pro
Headset size	Integrated Threadless Sealed Cartridge Bearing 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Mindset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sugino Integrated
Crankset parts and sizes	2-piece Crankset 30/42/52 Teeth Sugino Direct Drive
Gear shift levers	9-speed STI Flight Deck Compatible Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Allez Elite Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	9-speed Long Cage Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and elastomer
Fork type	Specialized FACT With Zertz Inserts

Other Specs of Specialized Allez Elite Triple

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Composite-body Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Gel Padding Microfiber Cover Body Geometry Avatar
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Pav+¬ II FACT Carbon Seatpost With Zertz Insert