Opus VIVACE DURA-ACE 2008 VS Merlin R.S.R. 1997 specs comparison

Opus Vivace Dura-Ace 2008 comparison online with competitors

Opus Vivace Dura-Ace

General Infos
Model Vivace Dura-Ace
Manufacturer Opus
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White and Red Anodized
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Open Corsa EVO CX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium SL '08
Rims manufacturerMavic Ksyrium SL '08
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsT-1000 Carbon
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionOra Carbon Pro Wing
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsOra Carbon OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated TH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Opus Vivace Dura-Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork typeEaston EC90 SLX

Other Specs of Opus Vivace Dura-Ace

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSan Marco Aspide
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Ora Carbon


Merlin R.S.R. 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin R.S.R.

General Infos
Model R.S.R.
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G-4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin R.S.R. 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
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin R.S.R.

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


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