Merlin XL COMPACT (01) 2002 VS Kestrel TALON DELUXE ULTEGRA 2004 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (01)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
Kestrel Talon Deluxe Ultegra
General Infos| Model | Talon Deluxe Ultegra |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Metallic Blue and Weave - Red and Weave -Metallic Black and Weave |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Velomax |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Velomax Circuit II |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/16/14ga. Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Kestrel EMS Pro Carbon |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Kestrel Talon Deluxe Ultegra Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Ultegra Triple |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | EMS Pro OS |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon Deluxe Ultegra
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XL Compact (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (01) Road here
- Get your Kestrel Talon Deluxe Ultegra manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Talon Deluxe Ultegra Road here