Merlin SOLIS DURA ACE 9 2004 VS Cannondale SYNAPSE CARBON 2 COMPACT 2006 specs comparison

Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9

General Infos

Model	Solis Dura Ace 9
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2004
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Color choice	-Polished
Sizes	- Xlarge - small - medium - large
Sizes	- Xlarge - small - medium - large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium SSC
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 24-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Bladed Mavic Zicral

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Millennium SO
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Millennium SO
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle 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 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel
Seat post extension	Easton EC70

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Compact

General Infos

Model	Synapse Carbon 2 Compact
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Fine Silver and Pearl White - Patriot Blue and Pearl White -Carbon
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 Hutchinson Fusion
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra Levers Shimano Ultegra Front and Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Mavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Synapse Carbon Si
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Cannondale Fire
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale Fire
Headset size	FSA Carbon Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cannondale Hollowgram Si
Crankset parts and sizes	36/50 Teeth Cannondale Carbon Si
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Synapse S.A.V.E.+

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 2 Compact

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Sport Mg
Seat post extension	Cannondale Carbon-wrapped