Merlin RSR 1998 VS Specialized S-WORKS TARMAC SL 2006 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

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL

General Infos

Model	S-Works Tarmac SL
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	127TPI Aramid Bead Dual-compound Tread 700 X 23c S-Works Mondo
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	10-speed STI Shimano Dura-Ace Flight Deck Compatible Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Front and Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Roval QR Roval FACT Classique Rapide
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Roval FACT Classique Rapide
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Bladed DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	S-Works FACT
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	S-Works FACT Barmac Ergo and Wing Shaped Top
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	S-Works FACT Barmac
Headset size	Sealed Stainless Steel Bearings 1 1/8 (inches) S-Works Mindset Integrated Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	S-Works Integrated Cartridge Bearings
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth S-Works FACT SL Carbon Crankset
Gear shift levers	10-speed STI Flight Deck Compatible Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Short Cage Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	S-Works FACT 10r Monocoque Carbon Fork

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Composite-body Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Carbon Reinforced Base Super Light Foam Ti Rails Body Geometry Toupé
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter S-Works Pavé SL FACT Carbon Seatpost With Zertz Insert