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 |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin XL Compact Triple (01) Parts |
| Available 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 | Campagnolo Ergo Levers Campagnolo Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| 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 Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo AC-S |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo 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 type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact Triple (01)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Racing Triple |
| Available colors | - Signature Satin Finish |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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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.