Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1997 VS Fuji FOLDER 1998 specs comparison
Merlin Cyclocross BTC
General InfosModel | Cyclocross BTC |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1997 |
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 | 28-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 SL |
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 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Merlin Cyclocross BTC Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SS |
Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
Fork type | Steelman |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross BTC
Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSelle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Expert |

Fuji Folder
General InfosModel | Folder |
Manufacturer | Fuji |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black and Red |
Sizes | - 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Multi-terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | NuttedAluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Fuji ATB |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethShimano Tourney |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-200 |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Fuji Folder Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tourney |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Fuji |
Other Specs of Fuji Folder
Component group sets | Shimano Tourney |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fisher SuperSoft |
Seat post extension | SteelPillar |
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 Fuji Folder manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Fuji Folder Folding here