Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (03) 2002 VS Felt T43 2007 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

Felt T43

General Infos

Model	T43
Manufacturer	Felt
Year of production	2007
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Yellow
Sizes	- 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Action HSD
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra Levers Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Alex AKX R2.0 Alloy
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Alex AKX R2.0 Alloy
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Flat Alex

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FELT Olympic Style Custom Butted 7005 AL
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	FELT 6061 Aluminum
Handlebar extender	L Bend UTI Approved
Handlebar stem details	FELT 1.2 6061 Aluminum 3D Forged
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes	36/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	11 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Felt T43 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon With Alloy Steerer
Fork type	FELT Olympic Specific Carbon

Other Specs of Felt T43

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	FELT 3.3 Tri Saddle
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FELT Dual Adjusting Positioning