Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1998 VS Dahon ZERO-G 2003 specs comparison

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 LeversShimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic T 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN71 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth8-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 RailsSelle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Expert |

Dahon Zero-G
General InfosModel | Zero-G |
Manufacturer | Dahon |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Polished and Black |
Sizes | - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB RacingRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 3 LeversAvid Single Digit Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Ritchey Comp |
Rims manufacturer | Rear: Ritchey OCR CompFront: Ritchey Rock |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore 3D |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kore 3D |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/16 (inches)KMC |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | TruVativ Firex |
Gear shift levers | SRAM 9.0 |
Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Dahon Zero-G Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 9.0 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Z-5 |
Other Specs of Dahon Zero-G
Component group sets | Folding Mix |
Pedals details | VP Aluminum |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V |
Seat post extension | Ritchey Comp |
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 Dahon Zero-G manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Dahon Zero-G Folding here