GT TACHYON 1.0 2011 VS Merlin ROAD LONG 1998 specs comparison

GT Tachyon 1.0 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Tachyon 1.0

General Infos
Model Tachyon 1.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Pearl white
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- L
- XL
- XXL
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- L
- XL
- XXL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Kenda Kiniption
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RX-1 Levers
Tektro RX-3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano WH-R500
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-R500
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelShimano WH-R500

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Type R Double Butted Flat Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNVO F-1 Adjustable
Headset sizeIntegrated Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Integrated
Crankset parts and sizes 50/39/30t Teeth
Shimano FC-R553
Gear shift leversShimano SL-R770 Flat Bar
Rear gear set 11 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

GT Tachyon 1.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-R770
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork materialCarbon
Fork typeGT Type R Carbon

Other Specs of GT Tachyon 1.0

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT Type R Race
Seat post extensionGT Design Alloy


Merlin Road Long 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Road Long

General Infos
Model Road Long
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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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)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 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 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
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
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Road Long 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 typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road Long

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


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