Brompton BROMPTON L5 1997 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1998 specs comparison
Brompton Brompton L5
General Infos| Model | Brompton L5 |
| Manufacturer | Brompton |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -Black |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Cheng Shin C-37-349 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 16 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Saccon Levers Saccon Sidepull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey Archer Front: Aluminum Nutted |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Alesa Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
| Handlebar construction | Brompton Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Brompton Folding |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850 S |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Union 600 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 121 (millimeters) Spindle FAG Sealed |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 50 Teeth Stronglight |
| Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 5-speed |
| Rear gear set | 13 Teeth 5-speed Internal |
Brompton Brompton L5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Chromoly |
| Fork type | Brompton |
Other Specs of Brompton Brompton L5
| Component group sets | Sturmey Archer |
| Pedals details | Brompton Folding |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Rubber Damper |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia |
| Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter Brompton Special |
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, Brompton provided us with the latest version of its Brompton L5 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Brompton Brompton L5 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
