Merlin ROAD BTC 1997 VS Bike Friday AIRGLIDE 3X8 2001 specs comparison

Merlin Road BTC

General Infos

Model	Road BTC
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
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)
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)

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 Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
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 SL
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

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	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Road BTC Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Road BTC

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Shimano Dura-Ace

Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8

General Infos

Model	AirGlide 3x8
Manufacturer	Bike Friday
Year of production	2001
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Blue - Green - Purple - Red - White - Yellow -Black
Sizes	- Custom

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 Deore LX RapidFire SL Levers Avid Single Digit 10 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	Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Bike Friday Touring (inches)H (inches) Bars
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Adjustable Aluminum
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches) Bike Friday Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes	46 Teeth Shimano 105
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Bike Friday

Other Specs of Bike Friday AirGlide 3x8

Component group sets	Folding Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	4.25 (inches)-4.75 (inches) Adjustable Bike Friday Titanium Suspension Beam
Saddle seat	Optional
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno