Merlin R.S.R. 1997 VS Kestrel AIRFOIL PRO SL 2009 specs comparison
Merlin R.S.R.
General Infos| Model | R.S.R. |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex 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 and G-4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin R.S.R. Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin R.S.R.
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL
General Infos| Model | Airfoil Pro SL |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and White and Carbon |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700c Vittoria Diamonte Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Profile Quick Stop Carbon Aero Levers Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Alu Base |
| Handlebar extender | Profile T-2 Cobra Carbon Clip-On |
| Handlebar stem details | Profile H2OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Ultegra SL Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon With Carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Kestrel Airfoil Pro EMS SL |
Other Specs of Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra SL |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kestrel Triathlon Gel |
| Seat post extension | Kestrel Airfoil EMS |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its R.S.R. bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin R.S.R. Road here
- Get your Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL Road here