Merlin ROAD 1998 VS Specialized TARMAC ELITE COMPACT 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Road
General Infos| Model | Road |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| 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) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 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) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Road Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Road
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Squadra HDP |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact
General Infos| Model | Tarmac Elite Compact |
| 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 Levers Shimano 105 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Triple Monocoque Specialized FACT 6r Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Ergonomic Top Shaping Short-reach Drop Specialized Expert |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized Comp-Set |
| Headset size | Integrated Threadless 1 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 | 34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer MegaExo |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Specialized FACT |
Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Body Geometry Toup+¬ Team |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts Specialized Pro SL |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Road bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Road Road here
- Get your Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Tarmac Elite Compact Road here