KHS AERO TURBO 1996 VS Merlin ROAD SHORT 1997 specs comparison
KHS Aero Turbo
General Infos| Model | Aero Turbo |
| Manufacturer | KHS |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Cabernet and titanium color |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Panaracer Orbit |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic MA-2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | True Temper OXIII |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Modolo Bend |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-365 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
KHS Aero Turbo Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Forged Dropouts Chromoly |
| Fork type | Spinner |
Other Specs of KHS Aero Turbo
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-181 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-264 |
Merlin Road Short
General Infos| Model | Road Short |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| 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) |
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 Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| 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 SL |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Road Short Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Road Short
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Shimano Dura-Ace |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, KHS provided us with the latest version of its Aero Turbo bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of KHS Aero Turbo Road here
- Get your Merlin Road Short manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Road Short Road here