Kestrel TALON SL 2009 VS Merlin AERIAL 1999 specs comparison
Kestrel Talon SL
General Infos| Model | Talon SL |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Red and Carbon |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700c Vittoria Diamonte Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra SL STI Levers Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Kestrel EMS Pro |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Profile Cobra OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Ultegra SL Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra SL STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel Talon SL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon With Carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Kestrel Talon EMS SL |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon SL
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | San Marco Ponza |
| Seat post extension | Kestrel RT EMS |
Merlin Aerial
General Infos| Model | Aerial |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 20c Hutchinson Krono |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Deep-V |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Quintana Roo QR Base Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Syntace C-2 |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Real |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/55 Teeth Stronglight Speedlight |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Aerial Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Merlin Aerial
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kestrel provided us with the latest version of its Talon SL bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kestrel Talon SL Road here
- Get your Merlin Aerial manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Aerial Road here