Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA 2003 VS GT TACHYON 3.0 2011 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 Tachyon 3.0

General Infos

Model	Tachyon 3.0
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Stain silver
Sizes	- Large frame

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c Kenda Kiniption
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano ST-R221 Levers Tektro RX-1 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Jalco DRX3000
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	GT Flat Bar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	NVO Adjustable
Headset size	Integrated Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC HG40
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes	52/42/30t Teeth FSA CK-200
Gear shift levers	Shimano ST-R221
Rear gear set	13 - 26 Teeth 8-speed

GT Tachyon 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 2300
Fork material	Carbon
Fork type	GT Type R Carbon

Other Specs of GT Tachyon 3.0

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Alloy Body and Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	GT Type R Race
Seat post extension	GT Design Alloy