Merlin ROAD BTC 1998 VS Bike Friday AIRFRIDAY PARIS-BREST-PARIS 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

Bike Friday AirFriday Paris-Brest-Paris

General Infos

Model	AirFriday Paris-Brest-Paris
Manufacturer	Bike Friday
Year of production	1997
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- black cherry - black diamond - blue - candy apple red - champagne - cream soda -Black
Sizes	- Custom

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	20 X 1 1/8 (inches) IRC Roadlite EX
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Marwi Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	4130 Chromoly and 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Bike Friday Drop
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Bike Friday
Headset size	1 1/4" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	Shimano 105SC
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 21 Teeth 8-speed

Bike Friday AirFriday Paris-Brest-Paris Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105SC SS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly
Fork type	Bike Friday

Other Specs of Bike Friday AirFriday Paris-Brest-Paris

Component group sets	Shimano 105SC
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	4.0 (inches) Travel Titanium Suspension Beam
Saddle seat	Optional
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno