Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model XL Compact Triple (01)
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin XL Compact Triple (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 Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo AC-S
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Campagnolo Racing Triple
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact Triple (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Racing Triple
Available colors - Signature Satin Finish
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) bike review

Merlin produced the XL Compact Triple (01) bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle.
XL Compact Triple (01) bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium , medium/large , small and xlarge .
Merlin Road XL Compact Triple (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 Open Pro, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Campagnolo dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Ergo levers braking system and Campagnolo 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 Triple (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Big One Threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Racing Triple, 30/42/52 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 Ergo gear shift levers.