Merlin XL COMPACT (01) 2002 VS Van Dessel Cycles HELLAFASTER RIVAL 2008 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


Van Dessel Cycles Hellafaster Rival 2008 comparison online with competitors

Van Dessel Cycles Hellafaster Rival

General Infos
Model Hellafaster Rival
Manufacturer Van Dessel Cycles
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Metallic Smoke Grey with Bright White Panel
Sizes - 50cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireMaxxis Detonator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type SRAM Rival Levers
SRAM Rival Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerFSA RD-88
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Alloy c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA Omega
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS190
Headset sizeCane Creek IS2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesFSA Gossamer
Gear shift leversSRAM Rival
Rear gear setNot Available

Van Dessel Cycles Hellafaster Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM Rival
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM Rival
Fork materialCarbon
Fork typeVan Dessel Carbon

Other Specs of Van Dessel Cycles Hellafaster Rival

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVan Dessel Anatomic
Seat post extensionVan Dessel Aero Carbon


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