Merlin MOUNTAIN BTC 1998 VS Alex Moulton APB 3 1997 specs comparison
Merlin Mountain BTC
General InfosModel | Mountain BTC |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Control Tech Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Mountain BTC Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Merlin Mountain BTC
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Alex Moulton APB 3
General InfosModel | APB 3 |
Manufacturer | Alex Moulton |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- red -Green |
Sizes |
- Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 20 X 1.50 (inches) Swallow City Jet |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tourist Aluminum Levers Shimano Tourney TY-22 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Sturmey Archer |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rigida Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | MIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST Sealed Tech |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | SKF |
Crankset parts and sizes | 48 teeth c |
Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 3-speed |
Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 3-speed Internal |
Alex Moulton APB 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Reynolds 531/hi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Moulton Leading Link Suspension |
Other Specs of Alex Moulton APB 3
Component group sets | Sturmey Archer |
Pedals details | Union 659 |
Rear shock absorber | 1.25 (inches) Travel Alex Moulton Monosphere |
Saddle seat | Iscaselle Record Vinyl |
Seat post extension | Alex Moulton APB Steel |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Mountain BTC bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Mountain BTC Folding here
- Get your Alex Moulton APB 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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