Bike Friday AIRGLIDE 3X8 2001 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1998 specs comparison
Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8
General Infos| Model | AirGlide 3x8 |
| Manufacturer | Bike Friday |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Blue - Green - Purple - Red - White - Yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- Custom |
| Sizes |
- Custom |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo Comet |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL Levers Avid Single Digit 10 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: SRAM Spectro 3x Front: Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bike Friday Touring (inches)H (inches) Bars |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Adjustable Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) Bike Friday Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 46 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Bike Friday |
Other Specs of Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8
| Component group sets | Folding Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.25 (inches)-4.75 (inches) Adjustable Bike Friday Titanium Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |
Merlin Cyclocross BTC
General Infos| Model | Cyclocross BTC |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic T 217 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 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Cyclocross BTC Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
| Fork type | Steelman |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross BTC
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Bike Friday provided us with the latest version of its AirGlide 3x8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8 Folding here
- Get your Merlin Cyclocross BTC manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Cyclocross BTC Folding here