Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (03) 2002 VS Specialized TARMAC SL2 COMP COMPACT 105 2011 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 Tarmac SL2 Comp Compact 105

General Infos

Model	Tarmac SL2 Comp Compact 105
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Wht and Blu Tint and Red -Carb and Red and Wht
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized Turbo Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers Shimano 105 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Fulcrum Racing 6
Rims manufacturer	Fulcrum Racing 6
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Specialized Ergo
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Comp-Set
Headset size	1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano 105
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac SL2 Comp Compact 105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Specialized FACT Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac SL2 Comp Compact 105

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Black Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Romin Comp
Seat post extension	Specialized Pro