Merlin XL COMPACT (03) 2002 VS Kestrel TALON SL ULTEGRA AERO 2004 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (03)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact (03) |
| 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 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 Talon SL Ultegra Aero
General Infos| Model | Talon SL Ultegra Aero |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin Clear Weave |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Velomax |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Velomax Circuit II |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/16/14ga. Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Kestrel EMS Pro Carbon |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) American |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Kestrel Talon SL Ultegra Aero Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | EMS Pro OS |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon SL Ultegra Aero
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XL Compact (03) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (03) Road here
- Get your Kestrel Talon SL Ultegra Aero manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Talon SL Ultegra Aero Road here