Merlin XL COMPACT (04) 2002 VS Specialized ROUBAIX EXPERT RIVAL 2008 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (04)
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Open Pro |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/16/14ga Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al 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) SpindleShimano BB-7700 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing9-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 CrownCarbon 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) DiameterThomson Elite |

Specialized Roubaix Expert Rival
General InfosModel | Roubaix Expert Rival |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters)- 64cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Specialized Roubaix Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | 10-speed Double Tap Levers SRAM RivalSRAM Rival Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | QR QR Rear: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution CassetteFront: Fulcrum Racing 5 Evolution |
Rims manufacturer | Fulcrum Racing 5 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Zertz InsertsSpecialized FACT 8r Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters)Specialized Zertz Pro |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampSpecialized Pro-Set |
Headset size | Integrated Threadless1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM 1050 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | SRAM Integrated |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 TeethSRAM Rival OCT |
Gear shift levers | 10-speed Double TapSRAM Rival |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth10-speed |
Specialized Roubaix Expert Rival Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-onSRAM Rival |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon and carbon Steerer |
Fork type | With Zertz InsertsSpecialized FACT |
Other Specs of Specialized Roubaix Expert Rival
Component group sets | SRAM Rival |
Pedals details | Test Ride Pedals |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Body Geometry Toupé Gel |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert InsertsSpecialized Pro SL |
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
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