Alex Moulton AM 8 1997 VS Merlin ROAD BTC 1997 specs comparison
Alex Moulton AM 8
General Infos| Model | AM 8 |
| Manufacturer | Alex Moulton |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Grey |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 17 X 1 1/4 (inches) Alex Moulton |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 17 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RX-100 Levers Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | AM and Hope |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Alex Moulton |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Reynolds 531 |
| Frame type | Bronze Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Alex Moulton |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 52 Teeth Stronglight 190 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RX-100 Down-tube |
| Rear gear set | 9 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Alex Moulton AM 8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RX-100 GS |
| Fork material | Flat Crown Reynolds 531 |
| Fork type | Moulton Leading Link Suspension |
Other Specs of Alex Moulton AM 8
| Component group sets | Shimano RX-100 |
| Pedals details | Aluminum |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.25 (inches) Travel Alex Moulton Monosphere |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal Ergo |
| Seat post extension | Alex Moulton Stainless Steel |
Merlin Road BTC
General Infos| Model | Road BTC |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-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 BTC 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 BTC
| 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 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Alex Moulton provided us with the latest version of its AM 8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Alex Moulton AM 8 Folding here
- Get your Merlin Road BTC manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Road BTC Folding here