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 |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Merlin Cyclocross Custom Parts |
Available Sizes | - Custom |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700c |
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 | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Mavic T 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy 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 type | Welded Titanium |
Handlebar construction | TTT Prima Ergo |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless King Team NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN91 |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 material | Optional |
Fork type | Spectrum |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross Custom
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Available colors | - Satin |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Optional |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Pro WCS |
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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.