Merlin TBA 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | TBA |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Cruiser |
| Bike sub-category | Cruiser |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin TBA Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm) - 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1 3/8 (inches) Ritchey Tom Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Ritchey Logic Levers Dia-Compe Bulldog Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Nexus |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Mavic 121 SUP CD |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | G4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rivendell |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Shimano Deore LX |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42 Teeth Shimano Nexus |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Nexus |
| Rear gear set | 7-speed Internal |
Merlin TBA Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Box Crown Reynolds 531 |
| Fork type | Rivendell |
Other Specs of Merlin TBA
| Component group sets | Shimano Nexus |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | 27.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Squadra HDP |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
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Merlin produced the TBA bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Cruiser bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,000.00.
TBA bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Merlin Cruiser TBA can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1 3/8" Ritchey Tom Slick tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 121 SUP CD, 36-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe Bulldog brakes, Ritchey Logic levers braking system and Shimano Nexus hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used G4 titanium material for the frame. Rivendell high strength material is used on the handlebar of this TBA to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey ForceLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Nexus, 42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Nexus gear shift levers.
