Bridgestone RB-1 8-SPEED 1993 VS Merlin CENTURY (04) 2001 specs comparison
Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed
General Infos| Model | RB-1 8-Speed |
| Manufacturer | Bridgestone |
| Year of production | 1993 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 50 - 53 - 54.5 - 56 - 57.5 - 59 - 62 |
| Sizes |
- 50 - 53 - 54.5 - 56 - 57.5 - 59 - 62 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Bridgestone Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Ritchey Vantage Comp |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Ishiwata Chrome-moly |
| Frame type | Lugged Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Deepdrop Modified #165 Nitto |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Force Road |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Hyperglide |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 40/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed |
Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Ishiwata Chrome-moly and cast Crown |
Other Specs of Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI |
| Pedals details | Shimano 600 Ultegra Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Leather Avocet Racing 1 |
| Seat post extension | SP-248 220 (millimeters) Kalloy |
Merlin Century (04)
General Infos| Model | Century (04) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Prima 199 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale HeadShok SI |
| Headset size | Cannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin Century (04) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | 0.6 (inches) Travel Silk Road Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Century (04)
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Light |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Bridgestone provided us with the latest version of its RB-1 8-Speed bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed Road here
- Get your Merlin Century (04) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Century (04) Road here