Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (01) 2002 VS GT TACHYON 4.0 2011 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact Triple (01)

General Infos

Model	XL Compact Triple (01)
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	Campagnolo Ergo Levers Campagnolo Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Campagnolo
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 Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	115 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo AC-S
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Campagnolo Racing Triple
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Ergo
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Campagnolo Racing Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Racing Triple
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Merlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact Triple (01)

Component group sets	Campagnolo Racing Triple
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

GT Tachyon 4.0

General Infos

Model	Tachyon 4.0
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-White
Sizes	- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c Kenda Kwest
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano EF-51 Levers Tektro RX-1 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Jalco DRX3000
Spoke nipples type	Brass
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	GT Flat Bar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	GT Alloy
Headset size	Integrated Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC HG39
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes	48/38/28t Teeth Shimano FC-M311
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-51
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

GT Tachyon 4.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano M191
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Acera
Fork material	Alloy
Fork type	GT Type R Alloy

Other Specs of GT Tachyon 4.0

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Alloy Body and Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	GT Sport
Seat post extension	GT Design Alloy