Merlin RSR 1998 VS Cannondale SYNAPSE 7 2008 specs comparison

Merlin RSR

General Infos

Model	RSR
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1998
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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 Synapse 7

General Infos

Model	Synapse 7
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Race Red -Patriot Blue Fade
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (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 Sora Levers Shimano Sora Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Maddux RX 2.1
Rims manufacturer	Maddux RX 2.1
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Synapse
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	Shimano 9 Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Sora
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth Shimano Sora Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano Sora
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale Synapse 7 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Cannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse 7

Component group sets	Shimano Sora
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza Lux
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped