Merlin ODYSSEY 1999 VS Kestrel TALON ROAD-FORCE 2010 specs comparison
Merlin Odyssey
General Infos| Model | Odyssey |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Krono |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Aero Heat |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Stronglight Speedlight |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Odyssey Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Time Equipe |
Other Specs of Merlin Odyssey
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Kestrel Talon Road-Force
General Infos| Model | Talon Road-Force |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red and Carbon |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM Force Levers SRAM Force Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium |
| Rims manufacturer | 20-hole Mavic Aksium |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Straight Pull Mavic Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Lava OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Profile Lava OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches)- 1 1/4 (inches) Tapered FSA #44E |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM Force |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | SRAM Force |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth SRAM Force |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Force |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel Talon Road-Force Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on SRAM Force |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Force |
| Fork material | Carbon and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Kestrel Airfoil Pro EMS SL |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon Road-Force
| Component group sets | SRAM Force |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kestrel EMS Pro |
| Seat post extension | Kestrel EMS Pro Aero Talon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Odyssey bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Odyssey Road here
- Get your Kestrel Talon Road-Force manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Talon Road-Force Road here