Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (03) 2002 VS Cannondale CAAD9 5 DOUBLE 2010 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact Triple (03)

General Infos

Model	XL Compact Triple (03)
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	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin XL Compact Triple (03) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact Triple (03)

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

Cannondale CAAD9 5 Double

General Infos

Model	CAAD9 5 Double
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2010
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Color choice	- Charcoal Grey with Red and White Accents -Nu Team Blue with White and Black Accents
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 Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick Folding
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Tektro R580 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano RS10
Rims manufacturer	Shimano RS10
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano RS10

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	CAAD9 Optimo Taper Butted Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C3
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C2
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Tange

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC DX10SC
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA BB30
Crankset parts and sizes	52/38 Teeth FSA Gossamer Double
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale CAAD9 5 Double Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Full Carbon
Fork type	Cannondale Slice Premium

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD9 5 Double

Component group sets	Shimano 105 Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Prologo Kappa Pas
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Cannondale C3 Carbon-wrapped