Merlin MOUNTAIN BTC 1997 VS Brompton L5 (02) 1999 specs comparison
Merlin Mountain BTC
General Infos| Model | Mountain BTC |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (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 | 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 Chris King NoThreadSet |
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 | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 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 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 |
Brompton L5 (02)
General Infos| Model | L5 (02) |
| Manufacturer | Brompton |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Red -Black |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Cheng Shin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 16 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Saccon Levers Saccon Sidepull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey Archer Nutted Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Alesa Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
| Handlebar construction | Bromton Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bromton Folding |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Union 600 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 121 (millimeters) Spindle FAG Sealed |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 50 Teeth Stronglight |
| Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 5-speed |
| Rear gear set | 13 Teeth 3-speed Internal |
Brompton L5 (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Brompton |
Other Specs of Brompton L5 (02)
| Component group sets | Folding Mix |
| Pedals details | Brompton Folding |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Rubber Damper |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia |
| Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter Bromptom |
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 Brompton L5 (02) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Brompton L5 (02) Folding here