Merlin XL COMPACT (02) 2002 VS LeMond ETAPE 2008 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


LeMond Etape 2008 comparison online with competitors

LeMond Etape

General Infos
Model Etape
Manufacturer LeMond
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Chi Red
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 51cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Bontrager Select
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-2203 Levers
Alloy Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy
Rims manufacturerAlex AT450
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsLeMond 6061 Performance Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Select VR OS
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Select OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Slimstak

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
Bontrager Sport
Gear shift leversShimano ST-2203
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

LeMond Etape Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 2203
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeBontrager Carbon

Other Specs of LeMond Etape

Component group setsShimano
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race
Seat post extensionBontrager Carbon


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