Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1998 VS Montague DX COMFORT 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 |

Montague DX Comfort
General InfosModel | DX Comfort |
Manufacturer | Montague |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda K-878 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Lee Chi Alloy LeversProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 13/15/14ga. Straight GaugeMTR Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Adjustable |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleVP |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSakae XR-17 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX Plus Half Pipe |
Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Montague DX Comfort Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on and 34.9 (millimeters)Falcon |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Spinner |
Other Specs of Montague DX Comfort
Component group sets | Shimano Altus |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-313 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Comfort |
Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-263 Suspension |
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 Montague DX Comfort manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Montague DX Comfort Folding here