Marin PORTOFINO 2011 VS Merlin ROAD 1999 specs comparison
Marin Portofino
General Infos| Model | Portofino |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and orange |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Kenda Koncept |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Integrated Levers Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Alex R450 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. WTB Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 Double Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | FSA Vero Compact |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic Comp |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 52/42/30t Teeth FSA Vero Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 2300 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Marin Portofino Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 2300 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora |
| Fork material | Carbon |
| Fork type | RFE Carbon |
Other Specs of Marin Portofino
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Marin Plush Road |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro Adjust |
Merlin Road
General Infos| Model | Road |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - custom (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Krono |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Aero Heat |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Revolution Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| 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 Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Stronglight Speedlight |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Road Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Time Equipe |
Other Specs of Merlin Road
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| 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, Marin provided us with the latest version of its Portofino bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Portofino 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