Merlin XL COMPACT (05) 2002 VS Van Dessel Cycles RIVET CHORUS 2008 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 |
Van Dessel Cycles Rivet Chorus
General Infos| Model | Rivet Chorus |
| Manufacturer | Van Dessel Cycles |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon with Bright White |
| Sizes |
- 47.5cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52.5cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57.5cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Maxxis Xenith |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Chorus Levers Campagnolo Chorus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | Easton Circuit |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Carbon |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey WCS Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey 4 Axis |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit Carbon |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Rear gear set | Not Available |
Van Dessel Cycles Rivet Chorus Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Chorus |
| Fork material | Carbon |
| Fork type | Van Dessel Full Carbon |
Other Specs of Van Dessel Cycles Rivet Chorus
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Van Dessel Titanium |
| Seat post extension | Ritchey WCS |
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 Van Dessel Cycles Rivet Chorus manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Van Dessel Cycles Rivet Chorus Road here