Merlin XL COMPACT (03) 2002 VS Kestrel 500 EMS - DURA-ACE 2002 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact (03)

General Infos

Model	XL Compact (03)
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 Record Ergo Levers Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Campagnolo Record
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	14/16/14ga 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 Record
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Record
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 10-speed

Merlin XL Compact (03) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Campagnolo Record
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Record
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Merlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (03)

Component group sets	Campagnolo Record 10 Speed
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Kestrel 500 EMS - Dura-Ace

General Infos

Model	500 EMS - Dura-Ace
Manufacturer	Kestrel
Year of production	2002
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Black - Clear Weave -Amber Weave
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	650 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	650c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Cane Creek
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Cane Creek Aerohead
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Double-butted Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber Composite
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Kestrel EMS Carbon
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Deda Zero
Headset size	1 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek S-6

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Kestrel 500 EMS - Dura-Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Kestrel EMS Pro

Other Specs of Kestrel 500 EMS - Dura-Ace

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic