Merlin ROAD LONG 1998 VS Cannondale CAAD9 5 TRIPLE 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Road Long
General Infos| Model | Road Long |
| 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 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Road Long 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 Long
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Cannondale CAAD9 5 Triple
General Infos| Model | CAAD9 5 Triple |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- White Pearl -Raw HI-Bright |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 Levers Shimano BR-R560 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano WH-RS10 |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-RS10 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Shimano |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | CAAD9 Optimo |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ControlTech Compact |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Alloy Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC DX10SC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano 105 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/39/50 Teeth Shimano 105 Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed |
Cannondale CAAD9 5 Triple Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Cannondale Slice Ultra |
Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD9 5 Triple
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Ponza |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Road Long bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Road Long Road here
- Get your Cannondale CAAD9 5 Triple manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale CAAD9 5 Triple Road here