Merlin ROAD BTC 1998 VS Alex Moulton APB 5 1997 specs comparison

Merlin Road BTC

General Infos

Model	Road BTC
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-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) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 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) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 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
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma
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	11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Road BTC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 600 Ultegra SS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Wound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road BTC

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Squadra HDP
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic

Alex Moulton APB 5

General Infos

Model	APB 5
Manufacturer	Alex Moulton
Year of production	1997
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- red -Green
Sizes	- Rider can adjust manually

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	20 X 1.75 (inches) Michelin Cobra
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tourist Aluminum Levers Shimano Tourney TY-22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Sturmey Archer
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Rigida Aluminum
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Hi-tensile Steel
Frame type	MIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Steel
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Steel
Headset size	1 (inches) YST Sealed Tech

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	SKF
Crankset parts and sizes	48 Teeth Thun
Gear shift levers	Sturmey Archer 5-speed
Rear gear set	18 Teeth 5-speed Internal

Alex Moulton APB 5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)	Not Available
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Reynolds 531/hi-tensile Steel
Fork type	Moulton Leading Link Suspension

Other Specs of Alex Moulton APB 5

Component group sets	Sturmey Archer
Pedals details	Union 659
Rear shock absorber	1.25 (inches) Travel Alex Moulton Monosphere
Saddle seat	Iscaselle Record Vinyl
Seat post extension	Alex Moulton APB Steel