K2 SPIRE ROAD 2005 VS Merlin RSR 1998 specs comparison

K2 Spire Road 2005 comparison online with competitors

K2 Spire Road

General Infos
Model Spire Road
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-R600 STI Dual Control Levers
Tektro Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Alex AKX R1.0
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Biomax II
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey Logic Road
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
TruVativ Elita A1
Gear shift leversShimano ST-R600 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

K2 Spire Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on
Shimano 105 Triple
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeRST

Other Specs of K2 Spire Road

Component group setsRoad Mix Triple
Pedals detailsWellgo WAM-19 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Lady
Seat post extensionCarbon Fiber


Merlin RSR 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin RSR

General Infos
Model RSR
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 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 105SC Levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
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 and G4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 105SC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin RSR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis

Other Specs of Merlin RSR

Component group setsShimano 105SC
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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