Merlin ROAD LONG 1998 VS Specialized TRANSITION ELITE 2005 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 |
Specialized Transition Elite
General Infos| Model | Transition Elite |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 21c Specialized Mondo Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Transition RX-4.1 Levers Aluminum Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alex ALX-330 |
| Rims manufacturer | 16/20-hole Alex ALX-330 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Alex Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | E5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Zertz |
| Handlebar extender | Profile Carbon Stryke |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Specialized Mindset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Gossamer |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth FSA Gossamer |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Transition Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber |
| Fork type | Specialized Carbon Transition Aero |
Other Specs of Specialized Transition Elite
| Component group sets | Triathlon Mix |
| Pedals details | Composite Body |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Transition |
| Seat post extension | Specialized Transition Aero Speed Zertz |
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 Specialized Transition Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Transition Elite Road here