Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (03) 2002 VS K2 MOD 3.0 2003 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

K2 Mod 3.0

General Infos

Model	Mod 3.0
Manufacturer	K2
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Pearl White and Red
Sizes	- Large - medium - small - xsmall

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Vittoria Rubino Tech
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Ritchey WCS Zero Front: Ritchey WCS
Rims manufacturer	16-hole and 20-hole Ritchey Aero Pro Deep Section
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Bladed Ritchey and DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus Zonal and carbon Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded and carbon Fiber Composite
Handlebar construction	Ritchey Logic Pro 31.8
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Ritchey Logic Pro 31.8
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Ritchey Pro
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

K2 Mod 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer
Fork type	K2 RSI Carbon

Other Specs of K2 Mod 3.0

Component group sets	Road Mix Triple
Pedals details	Shimano PD-5500 SPD-R
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Trimatic 2
Seat post extension	K2 Micro Adjust