Merlin ROAD BTC 1998 VS Bike Friday AIRGLIDE 105 STI 2000 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 AirGlide 105 STI
General Infos| Model | AirGlide 105 STI |
| Manufacturer | Bike Friday |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Black Diamond - Blue - British Racing Green - Candy Apple Red - Green - Midnight Blue - Purple - Red - Sapphire Blue - Stealth - White - Yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- Rider can adjust manually |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.35 (inches) Primo Comet |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: SRAM Spectro 3x Front: Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims CR18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Steel and titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Anatomic Drop Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | BF Custom Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) BF Alloy Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle BF Sealed Bearing |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44 Teeth BF Cold Forged |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Bike Friday AirGlide 105 STI Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Bike Friday AirGlide 105 STI
| Component group sets | Folding Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 Diameter Kalloy Uno |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Road BTC bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Road BTC Folding here
- Get your Bike Friday AirGlide 105 STI manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bike Friday AirGlide 105 STI Folding here
