Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1998 VS Brompton L5 2000 specs comparison
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Merlin Cyclocross BTC
General InfosModel | 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 |
Brompton L5
General InfosModel | L5 |
Manufacturer | Brompton |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Red -Black |
Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Cheng Shin |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 16 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Saccon Levers Saccon Sidepull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey Archer Nutted Front: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Alesa Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
Handlebar construction | Brompton Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Brompton Folding |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Union 600 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 121 (millimeters) Spindle F.A.G. |
Crankset parts and sizes | 50 Teeth Stronglight |
Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 3-speed |
Rear gear set | 13 Teeth 3-speed Internal |
Brompton L5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Brompton |
Other Specs of Brompton L5
Component group sets | Folding Mix |
Pedals details | Brompton Folding |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Rubber Damper |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia |
Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter Brompton |
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 Brompton L5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Brompton L5 Folding here