Merlin ROAD 1997 VS Orbea OPAL CHORUS 2006 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


Orbea Opal Chorus 2006 comparison online with competitors

Orbea Opal Chorus

General Infos
Model Opal Chorus
Manufacturer Orbea
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23C Michelin Pro2 Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Chorus Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf Prima Apex
Rims manufacturerRolf Prima Apex
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsM30S Carbon Composite Moncoque
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionITM Visia
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Visia
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
FSA SLK Carbon
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus
Rear gear set10-speed

Orbea Opal Chorus Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and carbon Steerer
Fork typeZeus FCM T700

Other Specs of Orbea Opal Chorus

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Signo Trans Am
Seat post extensionZeus T700S Carbon


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