Merlin XL COMPACT (05) 2002 VS Specialized TARMAC ELITE 2008 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact (05)

General Infos

Model	XL Compact (05)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2002
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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

Specialized Tarmac Elite

General Infos

Model	Tarmac Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and White
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Triple Monocoque Specialized FACT 6r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) Ergonomic Top Shaping Short-reach Drop Specialized Expert
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized Comp-Set
Headset size	Integrated Threadless 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA MegaEXO
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth FSA Gossamer MegaExo
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	Specialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac Elite

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Body Geometry Toupé Team
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts Specialized Pro SL