Merlin XL COMPACT (04) 2002 VS Softride POWERWING 2000 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (04)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact (04) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| 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) 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 | 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 type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (04)
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Softride PowerWing
General Infos| Model | PowerWing |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Race Yellow |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace Stratos 400 |
| Handlebar extender | Syntace Streamliner |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Big One Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/56 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Softride PowerWing Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Evolution Arc-651 |
Other Specs of Softride PowerWing
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Light |
| 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 (04) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (04) Road here
- Get your Softride PowerWing manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride PowerWing Road here