Merlin ROAD LONG 1998 VS BMC PRO MACHINE 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Road Long 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Road Long

General Infos
Model Road Long
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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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 tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Road Long 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 typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road Long

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


BMC Pro Machine 2009 comparison online with competitors

BMC Pro Machine

General Infos
Model Pro Machine
Manufacturer BMC
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Team Red
-Team White
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 47cm (inches)
- 49cm (inches)
- 51cm (inches)
- 53cm (inches)
- 55cm (inches)
- 57cm (inches)
- 59cm (inches)
- 61cm (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDT Swiss Mon Chasseral
Rims manufacturerDT Swiss Mon Chasseral
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsBMC Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionEaston EC90
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Easton EA90
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

BMC Pro Machine Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork typeEaston EC90 SLX

Other Specs of BMC Pro Machine

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


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