Merlin ROAD BTC 1997 VS Dahon NOVEL LC073 1998 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 |
Dahon Novel LC073
General Infos| Model | Novel LC073 |
| Manufacturer | Dahon |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Platinum |
| Sizes |
- Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.75 (inches) |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-286A Levers Tektro 867A Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Nutted Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Kin Lin Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1-piece Handlebar+stem |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | 1-piece Handlebar+stem |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 52 Teeth Dotek Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift CX-DT |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Dahon Novel LC073 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Dahon Design |
Other Specs of Dahon Novel LC073
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-924 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-195 |
| Seat post extension | Dahon |
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 Dahon Novel LC073 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Dahon Novel LC073 Folding here