Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (03) 2002 VS Litespeed CATALYST 1995 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

Litespeed Catalyst

General Infos

Model	Catalyst
Manufacturer	Litespeed
Year of production	1995
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Color choice	-Satin
Sizes	- 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c IRC Triathalon
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Metal M-13L
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	Welded Titanium
Handlebar construction	Profile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Kalloy Road Alloy
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed

Litespeed Catalyst Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum
Fork type	Kinesis USA

Other Specs of Litespeed Catalyst

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Expedia
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-230