Merlin XL COMPACT (02) 2002 VS Trek 5500 1993 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


Trek 5500 1993 comparison online with competitors

Trek 5500

General Infos
Model 5500
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 50
- 52
- 54
- 56
- 58
- 60
- 62

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Trek IsoTech 5
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Trek and Matrix Sonic
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTrek Design OCLV Carbon Composite
Frame typeLugged Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionTrek System 3 7075 T6 Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTrek System 4 Alloy Direct Connect
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-7401
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Trek 5500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeTrek Bonded OCLV Carbon Composite

Other Specs of Trek 5500

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace STI
Pedals detailsLook PM196 ARC With Cleats
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta VSL Leather Racing With Titanium Rails
Seat post extensionAmerican Classic Micro-adjust Aluminum Alloy


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