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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2002 Merlin XL Compact (05)
Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $0.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, medium/large, small, xlarge
- Colors
- Signature Satin Finish
- Archive ID
- 37303
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Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted |
| Fork | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
| Fork Material | Carbon fiber composite w/carbon fiber steerer, aero crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-6500, 109.5mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra dual pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | ITM Super Italian Pro 260 |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | ITM Big One Threadless |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.