Brompton BROMPTON L5 1997 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1997 specs comparison

Brompton Brompton L5 1997 comparison online with competitors

Brompton Brompton L5

General Infos
Model Brompton L5
Manufacturer Brompton
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - red
-Black
Sizes - Standard size for everyone
Sizes - Standard size for everyone

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Cheng Shin C-37-349
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size16 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeFillet Brazed
Handlebar constructionBrompton Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBrompton Folding
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850 S

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Union 600
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 121 (millimeters) Spindle
FAG Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes 50 Teeth
Stronglight
Gear shift leversSturmey 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 materialChromoly
Fork typeBrompton

Other Specs of Brompton Brompton L5

Component group setsSturmey Archer
Pedals detailsBrompton Folding
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Rubber Damper
Saddle seatSelle Italia
Seat post extension 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Brompton Special


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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