Merlin XL COMPACT (01) 2002 VS Kona ZING 2009 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 |
Kona Zing
General Infos| Model | Zing |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Metallic Red |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Ultra Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro R-720 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Aksium |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA RD-320S |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-190LX |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit C |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Omega Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Kona Zing Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon |
| Fork type | Kona Carbon Race |
Other Specs of Kona Zing
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia FK |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
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 Kona Zing manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Zing Road here