Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1997 VS Kona JAKE 2006 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

Kona Jake

General Infos

Model	Jake
Manufacturer	Kona
Year of production	2006
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Color choice	-Brown and Black
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c Nokian Ravagozzi Cross
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Sora With Tektro RX-2 Levers Avid Shorty 4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano FH-M3300 Front: Shimano Disc HB-M525
Rims manufacturer	Sun MZ-14
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Kona Ultralite 7005 Butted Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Easton EA30 OS
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Easton EA30 OS
Headset size	Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Truvativ Elita GXP
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Truvativ Elita Triple GXP
Gear shift levers	Shimano Sora
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Kona Jake Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Kona Project Two

Other Specs of Kona Jake

Component group sets	Cyclocross Mix
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-944 With Toe Clips And Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extension	Easton EA30