Merlin Cyclocross Custom 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Cyclocross Custom
First production 1996
Bike category Cyclo-cross
Bike sub-category Cyclo-cross
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Cyclocross Custom Parts   
Available Sizes - Custom


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
Seamless
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionTTT Prima Ergo
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless King Team NoThreadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN91
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross Custom Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork materialOptional
Fork typeSpectrum

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross Custom

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Satin
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Pro WCS


Merlin Cyclocross Custom bike review

Merlin produced the Cyclocross Custom bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Cyclo-cross bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,300.00.
Merlin Cyclo-cross Cyclocross Custom can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 700c tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic T 217 SUP, 28-hole/32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS325 titanium, seamless, butted with 6Al/4V titanium dropouts material for the frame. TTT Prima Ergo high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Cyclocross Custom to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.