Merlin XL COMPACT (05) 2002 VS Cannondale R900 1998 specs comparison
Merlin XL Compact (05)
General InfosModel | 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 R900
General InfosModel | R900 |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Blue and white fade |
Sizes |
- 48 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Campagnolo Veloce Levers Campagnolo Veloce Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Veloce |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Cinelli Eubios |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | CODA Front Loader Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Vantage |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Veloce |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Campagnolo Mirage |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Veloce |
Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Veloce Ergo |
Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Cannondale R900 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Campagnolo Veloce |
Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Veloce |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Cannondale Slice |
Other Specs of Cannondale R900
Component group sets | Campagnolo Veloce |
Pedals details | Look PM-137 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Tubular Chromoly Rails CODA 900R |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-248 |
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 R900 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Cannondale R900 Road here