Merlin XL COMPACT (04) 2002 VS K2 MOD 3.0 2003 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact (04) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact (04)

General Infos
Model XL Compact (04)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medum/large
- small
- xlarge
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medum/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 Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
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)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin XL Compact (04) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (04)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


K2 Mod 3.0 2003 comparison online with competitors

K2 Mod 3.0

General Infos
Model Mod 3.0
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Pearl White and Red
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
- xsmall

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 25c Vittoria Rubino Tech
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Ritchey WCS Zero
Front: Ritchey WCS
Rims manufacturer 16-hole and 20-hole
Ritchey Aero Pro Deep Section
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Bladed
Ritchey and DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsColumbus Zonal and carbon Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded and carbon Fiber Composite
Handlebar constructionRitchey Logic Pro 31.8
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey Logic Pro 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Ritchey Pro
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

K2 Mod 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer
Fork typeK2 RSI Carbon

Other Specs of K2 Mod 3.0

Component group setsRoad Mix Triple
Pedals detailsShimano PD-5500 SPD-R
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Trimatic 2
Seat post extensionK2 Micro Adjust


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