Merlin ROAD 1997 VS Kestrel 500EMS (02) 2000 specs comparison

Merlin Road 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Road

General Infos
Model Road
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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 tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Shimano Dura-Ace


Kestrel 500EMS (02) 2000 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel 500EMS (02)

General Infos
Model 500EMS (02)
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2000
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Color choice - Red
-Black
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
9-speed

Kestrel 500EMS (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of Kestrel 500EMS (02)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


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