Kestrel RT-1000 SL-SHIMANO 105 2011 VS Merlin RSR 1996 specs comparison

Kestrel RT-1000 SL-Shimano 105

General Infos

Model	RT-1000 SL-Shimano 105
Manufacturer	Kestrel
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	-Green and White
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Oval R500 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	Oval W525 Alloy Clincher
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Oval R300S
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Oval R300
Headset size	1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 42

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Wippermann Connex
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano 105
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Kestrel RT-1000 SL-Shimano 105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Kestrel

Other Specs of Kestrel RT-1000 SL-Shimano 105

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Oval SR500 With CroMo Rails
Seat post extension	Kestrel Aero Carbon With Ritchey Clamp System

Merlin RSR

General Infos

Model	RSR
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1996
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Satin
Sizes	- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Athena Levers Campagnolo Athena Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Reflex CD
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts MTS325 Titanium
Frame type	Welded Titanium
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma 44
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Campagnolo Athena

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Athena
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Athena
Crankset parts and sizes	Campagnolo Athena
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Athena Ergo
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 8-speed

Merlin RSR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Campagnolo Athena
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Athena
Fork material	Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum
Fork type	Kinesis

Other Specs of Merlin RSR

Component group sets	Campagnolo Athena
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Optional
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Athena