Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (03) 2002 VS X-Lab MAKANA - ULTEGRA 2002 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

X-Lab Makana - Ultegra

General Infos

Model	Makana - Ultegra
Manufacturer	X-Lab
Year of production	2002
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Red and White and Blue
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	650 X 23c Kenda Koncept
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	650c Wheels
Brakeset type	Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers X-Lab Avenger Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	X-Lab Avenger
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus Altec 2
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Profile Airwing
Handlebar extender	Syntace Streamliner
Handlebar stem details	Profile H20
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless X-Lab Avenger

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth FSA Gossamer
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

X-Lab Makana - Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer
Fork type	Profile BDC

Other Specs of X-Lab Makana - Ultegra

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Not Available
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter X-Lab Laser Aero Carbon