Kestrel 500 SCI - 105 2002 VS Merlin ROAD 1998 specs comparison

Kestrel 500 SCi - 105 2002 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel 500 SCi - 105

General Infos
Model 500 SCi - 105
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2002
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Color choice - Kona Blue
- Red
- Yellow
-Black
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c Michelin Performer
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRolf
Rims manufacturer 18-hole and 20-hole
Rolf Vector
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Aero
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsITM Eclipse
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Aheadset AL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Kestrel 500 SCi - 105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber
Fork typeKestrel EMS Pro

Other Specs of Kestrel 500 SCi - 105

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Trimatic
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


Merlin Road 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Road

General Infos
Model Road
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 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Road 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

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


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