Merlin XL COMPACT (03) 2002 VS Softride ROCKETWING 1999 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (03)
General InfosModel | 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 |

Softride RocketWing
General InfosModel | RocketWing |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Red |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Vredstein Fortezza |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe Aero Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Spinergy Rev-X |
Rims manufacturer | Spinergy Rev-X |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Molded Spinergy Carbon Fiber |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Not Available |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Rocket Parts |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-7700 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Softride RocketWing Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Carbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Profile BDC |
Other Specs of Softride RocketWing
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | Not Available |
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 Softride RocketWing manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride RocketWing Road here