Brompton T5 1998 VS Merlin ROAD BTC 1998 specs comparison

Brompton T5

General Infos

Model	T5
Manufacturer	Brompton
Year of production	1998
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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 Nutted Front: Aluminum
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	Newk
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 T5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)	Not Available
Fork material	Chromoly
Fork type	Brompton

Other Specs of Brompton T5

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 Road BTC

General Infos

Model	Road BTC
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Reflex 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	11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Road 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	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Wound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road BTC

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Squadra HDP
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic