Merlin ROAD 1997 VS Opus VIVACE DURA-ACE 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Road 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Road

General Infos
Model Road
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - tom
-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)
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)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Shimano Dura-Ace


Opus Vivace Dura-Ace 2008 comparison online with competitors

Opus Vivace Dura-Ace

General Infos
Model Vivace Dura-Ace
Manufacturer Opus
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White and Red Anodized
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Open Corsa EVO CX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium SL '08
Rims manufacturerMavic Ksyrium SL '08
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsT-1000 Carbon
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionOra Carbon Pro Wing
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsOra Carbon OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated TH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Opus Vivace Dura-Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork typeEaston EC90 SLX

Other Specs of Opus Vivace Dura-Ace

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSan Marco Aspide
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Ora Carbon


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