Merlin XL COMPACT (01) 2002 VS Litespeed CATALYST (01) 1997 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 |
Litespeed Catalyst (01)
General Infos| Model | Catalyst (01) |
| Manufacturer | Litespeed |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Chorus Levers Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Campagnolo Chorus Cassette Front: Campagnolo Chorus |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium With 6Al and 4V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Competizone |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Record 84 |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Chorus |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 101 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Litespeed Catalyst (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Campagnolo Chorus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Look |
Other Specs of Litespeed Catalyst (01)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Avocet O2 40R Kevlar |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Chorus |
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 Litespeed Catalyst (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Litespeed Catalyst (01) Road here