Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1998 VS Bike Friday NEW WORLD TOURIST 1999 specs comparison
Merlin Cyclocross BTC
General Infos| Model | Cyclocross BTC |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 | 32-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 |
| 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 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Cyclocross BTC Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
| Fork type | Steelman |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross BTC
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| 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 |
Bike Friday New World Tourist
General Infos| Model | New World Tourist |
| Manufacturer | Bike Friday |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Cream Soda Blue - Flag Red - Ink Black - Power Purple - Racing Green -Black Diamond |
| Sizes |
- Custom |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo Comet |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro 371 Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Sachs Neos 3 X 7 Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | Brazed and welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bike Friday H Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Integral To Handlebar |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 46 Teeth Bike Friday |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs Power Grip Plus |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 3-speed Internal X 7-speed |
Bike Friday New World Tourist Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Optional |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Bike Friday |
Other Specs of Bike Friday New World Tourist
| Component group sets | Recumbent Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Cyclocross BTC bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Cyclocross BTC Folding here
- Get your Bike Friday New World Tourist manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bike Friday New World Tourist Folding here