Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1997 VS Felt F5X 2014 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Mavic T 217 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 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	12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork material	Dedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork type	Steelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert

Felt F5X

General Infos

Model	F5X
Manufacturer	Felt
Year of production	2014
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Matte Carbon
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 33c Vittoria Cross XL Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c
Brakeset type	Avid BB5 Disc With ASHIMA 6 Bolt 410 Stainless Steel Rotor
Hubs for disc brakes	10-speed 24H 28H Felt R3 Disc Sealed Bearing Sealed Bearing Felt R3 Disc
Rims manufacturer	Felt CxR3 Disc
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	MMC With InsideOut Construction Felt Cyclocross UHC Performance Carbon Fiber
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	118 (millimeters) Drop 71 (millimeters) Reach Felt SuperLite Road VariableShape
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	+ and -7-¦ Rise Felt SuperLite
Headset size	1.125 (inches) - 1.5 (inches) Sealed Cartridge Bearing FSA NO.42 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM 10-speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	SRAM BB30
Crankset parts and sizes	SRAM S350 BB30 46/36t
Gear shift levers	SRAM Rival DoubleTap
Rear gear set	11-28T SRAM

Felt F5X Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	+ÿ31.8 (millimeters) SRAM Apex Clamp-on
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Rival Short Cage
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	ControlTaper 1.125 (inches) - 1.5 (inches) Aluminum Steerer Tube Felt Cyclocross UHC Advanced Carbon Fiber Blades With Post Mount Disc Tabs

Other Specs of Felt F5X

Component group sets	Not Available
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Prologo Nago Evo X10 T2.0
Seat post extension	+ÿ27.2 (millimeters) 300 (millimeters) Length Felt CxR2