Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA 2003 VS K2 SPIRE ROAD 2005 specs comparison

Merlin Fortius Ultegra 2003 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius Ultegra

General Infos
Model Fortius Ultegra
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Small
- medium
- med/large
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Small
- medium
- med/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic 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 construction3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3T Forgie XL
Headset sizeCane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


K2 Spire Road 2005 comparison online with competitors

K2 Spire Road

General Infos
Model Spire Road
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano ST-R600 STI Dual Control Levers
Tektro Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Alex AKX R1.0
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Biomax II
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey Logic Road
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
TruVativ Elita A1
Gear shift leversShimano ST-R600 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

K2 Spire Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on
Shimano 105 Triple
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeRST

Other Specs of K2 Spire Road

Component group setsRoad Mix Triple
Pedals detailsWellgo WAM-19 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Lady
Seat post extensionCarbon Fiber


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