GT SERIES 3 2006 VS Merlin ROAD LONG 1997 specs comparison

GT Series 3 2006 comparison online with competitors

GT Series 3

General Infos
Model Series 3
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Matte Scotch Bright
Sizes - 48
- 50
- 52
- 54
- 56
- 58
- 60
Sizes - 48
- 50
- 52
- 54
- 56
- 58
- 60

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control Levers
Tektro Forged Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Tiagra
Rims manufacturerAlex Crostini R2.1
Spoke nipples typeBrass CP
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT R Archetype Frame Design With Smooth Welded Kinesis 6061 Butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA Road Oversize
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details 3-d Forged And CNC Machined
FSA OS -170
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH Intelliset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer
Gear shift leversShimano Tiagra STI 27 Spd
Rear gear set 11 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

GT Series 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork materialCarbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeReynolds Ouzo Comp Integrated Design

Other Specs of GT Series 3

Component group setsShimano Tiagra
Pedals detailsWellgo Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFizik Pave CP3 With Royal Gel Cushion
Seat post extensionFSA SL-280


Merlin Road Long 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Road Long

General Infos
Model Road Long
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex 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 Dura-Ace

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Road Long Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road Long

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Shimano Dura-Ace


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