Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA 2003 VS Specialized S-WORKS TARMAC SL 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Fortius Ultegra
General Infos| Model | Fortius Ultegra |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 S-Works Tarmac SL
General Infos| Model | S-Works Tarmac SL |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Red and White -Gerolstiner |
| 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 | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Roval Fusee Star Roval Ti QR Roval Ti QR Alloy Cassette Forged And CNC Hub Body Forged And CNC Hub Body Front: Roval Fusee Star |
| Rims manufacturer | Roval Fusee Star |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Aero DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | S-Works FACT 10r Carbon Az1 |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 Clamp FACT Carbon Aero Handlebar Short-reach Drop S-Works SL |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 31.8 Clamp S-Works Pro-Set |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| 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 | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | S-Works FACT Monocoque Carbon |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Ti Rails Body Geometry Toup+¬ 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 Ultegra bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Fortius Ultegra Road here
- Get your Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL Road here