Merlin XL COMPACT (05) 2002 VS Cannondale CAAD9 OPTIMA 2 COMPACT 2007 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (05)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact (05) |
| 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 | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 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 Super Italian Pro 260 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Big One Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin XL Compact (05) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (05)
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Cannondale CAAD9 Optima 2 Compact
General Infos| Model | CAAD9 Optima 2 Compact |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Lightning White -Jet Black |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra Levers Shimano Ultegra Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano WH-R561 |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano WH-R561 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Shimano |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | CAAD9 Optimo |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Cannondale C3 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale C4 |
| Headset size | FSA Alloy Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Giga X Pipe |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth TruVativ Rouleur 2.2 Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Cannondale CAAD9 Optima 2 Compact Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Cannondale Slice Ultra |
Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD9 Optima 2 Compact
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Ponza |
| Seat post extension | Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XL Compact (05) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XL Compact (05) Road here
- Get your Cannondale CAAD9 Optima 2 Compact manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale CAAD9 Optima 2 Compact Road here
