Merlin XL COMPACT (02) 2002 VS Elite ARIA ULTEGRA/105 2004 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact (02)

General Infos
Model XL Compact (02)
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 Chorus Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Chorus
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millennium
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Chorus
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin XL Compact (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (02)

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus 10 Speed
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Elite Aria Ultegra/105 2004 comparison online with competitors

Elite Aria Ultegra/105

General Infos
Model Aria Ultegra/105
Manufacturer Elite
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesVelomax
Rims manufacturerVelomax Vista
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum and carbon Fiber
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile Airwing
Handlebar extenderSyntace C-2
Handlebar stem details3T T.H.E.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek S-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set9-speed

Elite Aria Ultegra/105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber
Fork typeReynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Elite Aria Ultegra/105

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco ODS
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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