Merlin RSR 1998 VS Cannondale CAAD8 OPTIMO 1 2007 specs comparison
Merlin RSR
General Infos| Model | RSR |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 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 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105SC |
| 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 and G4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 105SC |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin RSR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC GS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Merlin RSR
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| 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 CAAD8 Optimo 1
General Infos| Model | CAAD8 Optimo 1 |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Jet Black -Race Red |
| 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 Cannondale C2 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano WH-R550 |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-R550 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Shimano |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | CAAD8 Optimo |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cannondale C3 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
| Headset size | FSA Alloy Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Giga X Pipe |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth TruVativ Elita 2.2 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Cannondale Slice Ultra |
Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Ponza |
| Seat post extension | Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its RSR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin RSR Road here
- Get your Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Road here