Merlin ROAD BTC 1998 VS Slingshot TR-1 1999 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 |
Slingshot TR-1
General Infos| Model | TR-1 |
| Manufacturer | Slingshot |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Red - Yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 54.5cm (centimeters) - 58.5cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Dia-Compe BRS 200 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
| Handlebar extender | Profile Split-Enz |
| Handlebar stem details | Salsa Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Stronglight Speedlight |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Slingshot TR-1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Profile BRC |
Other Specs of Slingshot TR-1
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Custom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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 Slingshot TR-1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Slingshot TR-1 Folding here