Merlin XL COMPACT (02) 2002 VS Marin ARGENTA 2007 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
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 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


Marin Argenta 2007 comparison online with competitors

Marin Argenta

General Infos
Model Argenta
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2007
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Gloss Coal
Sizes - 48.5cm (centimeters)
- 51.5cm (centimeters)
- 54.5cm (centimeters)
- 57.5cm (centimeters)
- 60.5cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Kenda Koncept Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Dual-Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano WH-R500
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-R500
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTriple Butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction6061 Alloy c
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS170
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Ritchey Comp Zero

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer
Gear shift leversShimano 105
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Marin Argenta Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeCarbon Road

Other Specs of Marin Argenta

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsComposite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


Useful links and guides ....