Kestrel TALON SL DURA ACE 2004 VS Merlin RSR 1998 specs comparison

Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace 2004 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace

General Infos
Model Talon SL Dura Ace
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Satin Clear 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 tireNot Available
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesVelomax
Rims manufacturerVelomax Orion II
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionEMS Pro
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-7800
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set10-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 typeEMS Pro OS

Other Specs of Kestrel Talon SL Dura Ace

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension27.2 (millimeters) Diameter


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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