Merlin XL COMPACT (03) 2002 VS Otis Guy SMOOTHIE 105 STEEL 1996 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact (03) 2002 comparison online with competitors

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 tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Record Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Record
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 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 Record
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Record
Gear shift leversCampagnolo 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 typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (03)

Component group setsCampagnolo Record 10 Speed
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Otis Guy Smoothie 105 Steel 1996 comparison online with competitors

Otis Guy Smoothie 105 Steel

General Infos
Model Smoothie 105 Steel
Manufacturer Otis Guy
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - clear powder
- dark blue
- green
- orange
- purple
- red
-Black
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 56.5 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60.5 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp
Front: 700 X 20c Michelin Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex CD
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRitchey WCS Prestige
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel & Fillet-brazed Steel
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 105SC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Otis Guy Smoothie 105 Steel Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Ultralight Chromoly
Fork typeTange Silhouette

Other Specs of Otis Guy Smoothie 105 Steel

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4.5 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


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