Kestrel TALON SL DURA ACE 2005 VS Merlin ROAD 1998 specs comparison
Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace
General Infos| Model | Talon SL Dura Ace |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Red Platinum -Carbon Weave |
| 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 | Rear: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race2 Front: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro2 Race |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium SL SSC |
| Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 24-hole Mavic Ksyrium SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | EMS Pro |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-7800 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 108 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | EMS Pro OS |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia SLR |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter |
Merlin Road
General Infos| Model | Road |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Road
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Squadra HDP |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kestrel provided us with the latest version of its Talon SL Dura Ace bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace Road here
- Get your Merlin Road manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Road Road here