Lotus AUSTRALIAN SUPERBIKE 1998 VS Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA 2004 specs comparison
Lotus Australian Superbike
General Infos| Model | Australian Superbike |
| Manufacturer | Lotus |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- white -Red |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | X Lab Bullhorn Levers Dia-Compe Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Velocity Aero Heat |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Profile |
| Handlebar extender | Profile |
| Handlebar stem details | Profile |
| 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 | 107 (millimeters) Spindle World Class Ti |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Topline |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
Lotus Australian Superbike Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Australian Superbike |
Other Specs of Lotus Australian Superbike
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
Merlin Fortius Ultegra
General Infos| Model | Fortius Ultegra |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Mantjs Super Over |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Mantjs Super Over |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Fortius Ultegra Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Lotus provided us with the latest version of its Australian Superbike bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Lotus Australian Superbike Road here
- Get your Merlin Fortius Ultegra manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Fortius Ultegra Road here