Merlin SOLIS DURA-ACE 2005 VS Specialized S-WORKS TRANSITION 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Solis Dura-Ace

General Infos

Model	Solis Dura-Ace
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Small - medium - medium-large - large - xlarge - custom
Sizes	- Small - medium - medium-large - large - xlarge - custom

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace SLR Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium SL
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Ksyrium SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3AL and 2.5V Titanium and carbon Fiber
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	ITM Millenium Wing
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Millenium 4-Ever
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Merlin Solis Dura-Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Merlin

Other Specs of Merlin Solis Dura-Ace

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Arione
Seat post extension	Real Design Carbon

Specialized S-Works Transition

General Infos

Model	S-Works Transition
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Quick-Step
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 21c S-Works Mondo Tubular
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Zipp Vuka Aero Carbon Levers S-Works Integrated Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Zipp 404
Rims manufacturer	Zipp 404
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Aero Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	S-Works FACT 9r N'Aero Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Zipp VUKA Carbon Aero Bar Combo
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	31.8 Clamp Ti Hardware S-Works Pro-Set
Headset size	Integrated 1 (inches) Threaded Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM 1090R
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	S-Works Integrated Oversized
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Integrated Oversize S-Works FACT Carbon Crankset
Gear shift levers	SRAM Force TT
Rear gear set	11 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized S-Works Transition Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and braze-on SRAM Red
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Red
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	S-Works FACT N'Aero

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Transition

Component group sets	SRAM Red
Pedals details	Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Hollow Ti Rails Microfiber Cover Body Geometry TriTip SL
Seat post extension	2 Position S-Works Transition Carbon