Merlin ROAD BTC 1997 VS Moulton APB 3 1996 specs comparison

Merlin Road BTC

General Infos

Model	Road BTC
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
Current price	🛒 View Price →
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

Moulton APB 3

General Infos

Model	APB 3
Manufacturer	Moulton
Year of production	1996
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	- red -Green
Sizes	- Adjustable for rider height:5'4 to 6'2 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	20 X 1.75 (inches) Michelin Cobra
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tourney TY-22 Levers Shimano Tourney TY-22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Rigida Alloy
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Hi-tensile Steel
Frame type	MIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction	Steel
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Steel
Headset size	1 (inches) YST Sealed Tech

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	SKF
Crankset parts and sizes	48 teeth c
Gear shift levers	Sturmey Archer 3-speed
Rear gear set	18 Teeth 3-speed Internal

Moulton APB 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)	Not Available
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Reynolds 531/hi-tensile Steel
Fork type	Moulton Leading Link Suspension

Other Specs of Moulton APB 3

Component group sets	Sturmey Archer
Pedals details	Union 659
Rear shock absorber	1.25 (inches) Travel Alex Moulton Monosphere
Saddle seat	Iscaselle Padded Vinyl
Seat post extension	Moulton APB Steel