Specialized ROUBAIX EXPERT ULTEGRA 2008 VS Merlin ROAD 1997 specs comparison

Specialized Roubaix Expert Ultegra

General Infos

Model	Roubaix Expert Ultegra
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	-Blue
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 64cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 64cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized Roubaix Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	Shimano Ultegra
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Zertz Inserts Specialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	31.8 (millimeters) Specialized Zertz Pro
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Specialized Pro-Set
Headset size	Integrated Threadless 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Roubaix Expert Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	With Zertz Inserts Specialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Roubaix Expert Ultegra

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Body Geometry Toupé Gel
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FACT Carbon With Zert Inserts Specialized Pro SL

Merlin Road

General Infos

Model	Road
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	- tom -Brushed
Sizes	- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma SL
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Wound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Shimano Dura-Ace