Merlin XL COMPACT (02) 2002 VS Specialized TRANSITION MULTI-SPORT 2006 specs comparison

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 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

Specialized Transition Multi-sport

General Infos

Model	Transition Multi-sport
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	60TPI Aramid Bead 700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	9-speed STI Shimano 105 Flight Deck Compatible Levers Forged Alloy With Cartridge Multi-condition Pads Brakes Dual Pivot
Hubs for disc brakes	QR Rear: Alex ALX 298 Aluminum Freehub Body Four Cartridge Bearings Front: Alex ALX-298
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Alex ALX 298
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Aero Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	26.0 Clamp Alloy Racing Drop Specialized Comp Handlebar
Handlebar extender	Profile Air Stryke
Handlebar stem details	10 Degree Rise 26.0 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized 3D Forged Alloy
Headset size	Allo Sealed Bearings 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Integrated Integrated Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle TH BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Five Arm Polished Arms Sugino Comp
Gear shift levers	9-speed STI Flight Deck Compatible Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Transition Multi-sport Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	9-speed Long Cage Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and cr-mo Steerer
Fork type	Specialized Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized Transition Multi-sport

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Alloy Cage With Toe Clips And Straps Composite Body
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Full Nose Padding BG Transition Saddle
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Aero Alloy Seatpost