Merlin FORTIUS 105 2004 VS Softride ROADWING 1997 specs comparison

Merlin Fortius 105 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius 105

General Infos
Model Fortius 105
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturerMavic Cosmos
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 330
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Fortius 105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius 105

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


Softride RoadWing 1997 comparison online with competitors

Softride RoadWing

General Infos
Model RoadWing
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Metallic black
Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RX-100 Levers
Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RX-100
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Rigida DP18 Aero
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano RX-100
Gear shift leversShimano RX-100 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Softride RoadWing Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano RX-100
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Bonded
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis

Other Specs of Softride RoadWing

Component group setsShimano RX-100
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vuelta Vison
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


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