Merlin XL COMPACT (02) 2002 VS Softride SOLO 1999 specs comparison
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 tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 102 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo 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 type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (02)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Chorus 10 Speed |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Softride Solo
General Infos| Model | Solo |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Vredstein Ricorso |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims ME14A |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Not Available |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Softride Solo Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Profile RC |
Other Specs of Softride Solo
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
| Seat post extension | Not Available |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XL Compact (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (02) Road here
- Get your Softride Solo manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride Solo Road here