Merlin ROAD 1996 VS Kestrel TALON ROAD 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Road 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Road

General Infos
Model Road
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 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)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)
- custom (centimeters)
Sizes - 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)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)
- custom (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 Campagnolo Chorus Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex CD
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
Seamless
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Campagnolo Chorus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Chorus
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizesCampagnolo Chorus
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Merlin Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and Vectran Fiber Composite
Fork typeTime Vectran

Other Specs of Merlin Road

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Campagnolo Chorus


Kestrel Talon Road 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel Talon Road

General Infos
Model Talon Road
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -White and Blue and Carbon
Sizes - 48cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700c Vittoria Zaffiro Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Aksium
Rims manufacturerMavic Aksium
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelMavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsProfile Aris OS
Headset size1 1/4 (inches)-1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Ultegra Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
10-speed

Kestrel Talon Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon With Carbon Steerer
Fork typeKestrel Talon EMS SL

Other Specs of Kestrel Talon Road

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSan Marco Ponza Lux
Seat post extensionKestrel RT EMS


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