Merlin XL COMPACT (01) 2002 VS De Bernardi SLX ATHENA 1996 specs comparison

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 tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Campagnolo Centaur
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Big One Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	111 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo AC-H
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo 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 type	Merlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (01)

Component group sets	Campagnolo Centaur
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

De Bernardi SLX Athena

General Infos

Model	SLX Athena
Manufacturer	De Bernardi
Year of production	1996
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Color choice	- Burgundy - Purple Starburst -Black Starburst
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Athena Levers Campagnolo Athena Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Fir EL45
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge ACI Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus SLX
Frame type	Lugged Steel
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma 44
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Campagnolo Athena

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Athena
Bottom bracket shell width	70 (millimeters) Italian
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Athena
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Athena Ergo
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 8-speed

De Bernardi SLX Athena Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and braze-on Campagnolo Athena
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Athena
Fork material	Semi-sloping Crown Columbus SLX
Fork type	Not Available

Other Specs of De Bernardi SLX Athena

Component group sets	Campagnolo Athena
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Athena