Alex Moulton APB 3 1997 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1997 specs comparison

Alex Moulton APB 3 1997 comparison online with competitors

Alex Moulton APB 3

General Infos
Model APB 3
Manufacturer Alex Moulton
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - red
-Green
Sizes - Rider can adjust manually
Sizes - Rider can adjust manually

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.50 (inches) Swallow City Jet
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tourist Aluminum Levers
Shimano Tourney TY-22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSturmey Archer
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Rigida Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typeMIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches) YST Sealed Tech

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSKF
Crankset parts and sizes48 teeth c
Gear shift leversSturmey Archer 3-speed
Rear gear set 18 Teeth
3-speed Internal

Alex Moulton APB 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Reynolds 531/hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeMoulton Leading Link Suspension

Other Specs of Alex Moulton APB 3

Component group setsSturmey Archer
Pedals detailsUnion 659
Rear shock absorber 1.25 (inches) Travel
Alex Moulton Monosphere
Saddle seatIscaselle Record Vinyl
Seat post extensionAlex Moulton APB Steel


Merlin Cyclocross BTC 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Cyclocross BTC

General Infos
Model Cyclocross BTC
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross BTC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork materialDedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork typeSteelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross BTC

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


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