Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA 2003 VS GT GTRW SERIES 4 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Fortius Ultegra

General Infos

Model	Fortius Ultegra
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Small - medium - med/large - large - xlarge
Sizes	- Small - medium - med/large - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic Cosmos
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3T Forgie XL
Headset size	Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Merlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extension	Thomson Elite

GT GTRw Series 4

General Infos

Model	GTRw Series 4
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Silver
Sizes	- Womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium - womens large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano STI Levers Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula Cassette Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer	Alex R500
Spoke nipples type	Brass
Spoke wheel	15ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Kinesis 6061 Butted and hydroformed Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	GT 6061
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3D Forged
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) TH Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	39/50 Teeth FSA Vero
Gear shift levers	Shimano STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

GT GTRw Series 4 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Compact
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Sora
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and chromoly Steerer
Fork type	GT Carbon

Other Specs of GT GTRw Series 4

Component group sets	Shimano Sora
Pedals details	Nylon With Clip And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	GT Road
Seat post extension	Alloy