Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1997 VS Dahon CADENZA 8 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross BTC 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Cyclocross BTC

General Infos
Model Cyclocross BTC
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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 tire700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross BTC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork materialDedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork typeSteelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross BTC

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Dahon Cadenza 8 2009 comparison online with competitors

Dahon Cadenza 8

General Infos
Model Cadenza 8
Manufacturer Dahon
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Smoke
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.0 (inches) Schwalbe Big Apple
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Shimano Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 Disc
Front: Shimano Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SX24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Alloy Flat
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDahon F.I.T
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dahon Fusion

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z610 Rust Buster
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
TruVativ ISO Flo 1.0
Gear shift leversShimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 16 Teeth
8-speed Internal

Dahon Cadenza 8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Puro U7 Aluminum
Fork typeDahon SlipStream

Other Specs of Dahon Cadenza 8

Component group setsFolding Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBioLogic Aria
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
BioLogic Zorin PostPump


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