Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 71873
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Cyclocross XL |
| Bicycle type | Cyclocross |
| Archive ID | 71873 |
| Original MSRP | $3,800.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm |
| Weight | 19.7 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted |
| Fork | Steelman |
| Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN71, 115mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
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| Headset | 1" Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Handlebar | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | TTT Synthesis |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Strada, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Ritchey Expert, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Mavic T 217 SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 565 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.