Specialized TARMAC SL2 ELITE M2 APEX 2011 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT (04) 2001 specs comparison

Specialized Tarmac SL2 Elite M2 Apex

General Infos

Model	Tarmac SL2 Elite M2 Apex
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	- Red and Carb and Wht -Carb and Wht and Sil
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized Turbo Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	SRAM Apex Levers Tektro Cold-forged Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Mavic CXP 22
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 8r Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Specialized Comp Ergo
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Comp-Set
Headset size	1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X10
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	36/52 Teeth SRAM S100
Gear shift levers	SRAM Apex
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Tarmac SL2 Elite M2 Apex Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	SRAM Apex
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Apex
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Specialized FACT Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized Tarmac SL2 Elite M2 Apex

Component group sets	SRAM Apex
Pedals details	Black Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Riva Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Comp FACT Carbon With Zertz

Merlin Extralight (04)

General Infos

Model	Extralight (04)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

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	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Prima 199
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Forgie
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano HG-92
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Extralight (04) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Reynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight (04)

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Concor Light
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite