Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1998 VS Montague CROSSTOWN 1998 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

Montague Crosstown

General Infos

Model	Crosstown
Manufacturer	Montague
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Burgundy
Sizes	- 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.50 (inches) Cheng Shin Center Ridge
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Vanguard VG668 Levers Horng Jia Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Assess Nutted Front: Assess Q and R
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Alex VP-20F
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Hi-tensile Steel
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Steel
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Steel
Headset size	1 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	YST
Crankset parts and sizes	28/38/48 Teeth Prowheel
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set	14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Montague Crosstown Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tourney TY-22
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel
Fork type	Montague

Other Specs of Montague Crosstown

Component group sets	Shimano Tourney TY-22
Pedals details	Fasten
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Velo Gelite
Seat post extension	Steel Pillar