Merlin ROAD 1997 VS Trek 2.3 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Road

General Infos

Model	Road
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
Current price	Check price Here ==>
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 tire	700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
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 SL
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 type	Wound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Shimano Dura-Ace

Trek 2.3

General Infos

Model	2.3
Manufacturer	Trek
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Pearl White and Platinum
Sizes	- 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters) - 64cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Bontrager Race Lite
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers Alloy Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Bontrager Race
Rims manufacturer	Bontrager Race
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Alpha Black Aluminum With TCT Carbon Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Bontrager Select VR OS
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Bontrager Select OS
Headset size	Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Not Available
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano 105 Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Trek 2.3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Bontrager Race Carbon

Other Specs of Trek 2.3

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Nylon With Clip And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Bontrager Race Basic
Seat post extension	Bontrager Carbon