Merlin XL COMPACT (01) 2002 VS Cannondale CAAD8 OPTIMO 1 TRIPLE 2007 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact (01) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact (01)

General Infos
Model XL Compact (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medium/large
- small
- xlarge
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medium/large
- small
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Centaur
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 111 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo AC-H
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin XL Compact (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Centaur
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Centaur
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple 2007 comparison online with competitors

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple

General Infos
Model CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2007
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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 tire700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 Levers
Cannondale C2 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano WH-R550
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-R550
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelShimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCAAD8 Optimo
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCannondale C3
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale C4
Headset sizeFSA Alloy Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Giga X Pipe
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/52 Teeth
TruVativ Elita 3.2 Triple
Gear shift leversShimano 105
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeCannondale Slice Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extensionCannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped


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