Merlin XL Compact (01) 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model XL Compact (01)
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin XL Compact (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- medium/large
- small
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Centaur
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 111 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo AC-H
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin XL Compact (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Centaur
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Centaur
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Available colors - Signature Satin Finish
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Merlin XL Compact (01) bike review

Merlin produced the XL Compact (01) bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle.
XL Compact (01) bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium , medium/large , small and xlarge .
Merlin Road XL Compact (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Signature Satin Finish .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 21, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Centaur dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Centaur Ergo levers braking system and Campagnolo Centaur hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted material for the frame. ITM Super Italian Pro 260 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this XL Compact (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Big One Threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Centaur, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Campagnolo Record chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Centaur Ergo gear shift levers.