Merlin ROAD 1997 VS Felt Z45 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Road

General Infos

Model	Road
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- tom -Brushed
Sizes	- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 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 Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
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
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma SL
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Wound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Shimano Dura-Ace

Felt Z45

General Infos

Model	Z45
Manufacturer	Felt
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gloss Yellow and Clear Carbon
Sizes	- 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra STI Levers Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Felt Aluminum Sealed
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Mavic CXP 22N
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FELT High Modulus Carbon
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Ergo Bend FELT 2.3 6061 ALU
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	FELT 2.1 Adjustable 6061 3D Forged
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano FC-4550-S
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Rear gear set	11 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Felt Z45 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	FELT 1.4 HM

Other Specs of Felt Z45

Component group sets	Shimano
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	FELT 2.2 Anatomic Road Saddle
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FELT 1.3 Carbon