Merlin XL COMPACT (02) 2002 VS Kestrel EVOKE DURA ACE 2005 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


Kestrel Evoke Dura Ace 2005 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel Evoke Dura Ace

General Infos
Model Evoke Dura Ace
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2005
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Color choice - Metallic Black and Silver
-Red Weave
Sizes - 47cm (centimeters)
- 50cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 62cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race2
Front: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro2 Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesVelomax
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Velomax Orion II
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/16/14ga. Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionKestrel EMS Pro Carbon
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millenium Carbon Super Ove
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7800
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set10-speed

Kestrel Evoke Dura Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer
Fork typeKestrel Evoke

Other Specs of Kestrel Evoke Dura Ace

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension32.4 (millimeters) Diameter


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