Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (03) 2002 VS Specialized S-WORKS TARMAC CARBON 2006 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

Specialized S-Works Tarmac Carbon

General Infos

Model	S-Works Tarmac Carbon
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	127TPI Aramid Bead Dual-compound Tread 700 X 23c S-Works Mondo
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	10-speed STI Shimano Dura-Ace Flight Deck Compatible Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Front and Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic QR Mavic Kysrium ES
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Kysrium ES
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Straight Gauge Aluminum

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	S-Works FACT 8r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) Ergo and aero Shaping Racing Drop S-Works FACT Carbon Aero Handlebar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	31.8 (millimeters) Handlebar Clamp Magnesium Face Plate S-Works FACT Carbon Stem
Headset size	Sealed Stainless Steel Bearings 1 1/8 (inches) S-Works Mindset Integrated Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Dura-Ace Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	2-piece Design 39/53 Teeth Hollowtech II Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	10-speed STI Flight Deck Compatible Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized S-Works Tarmac Carbon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Short Cage Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	S-Works FACT Monocoque Carbon Fork

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Tarmac Carbon

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Composite-body Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Carbon Reinforced Base Super Light Foam Ti Rails Body Geometry Toupé
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Pavé FACT Carbon Seatpost With Zertz Insert