Merlin ROAD LONG 1998 VS Kestrel RT-900 SL 2010 specs comparison
Merlin Road Long
General Infos| Model | Road Long |
| 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 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 type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Road Long
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Kestrel RT-900 SL
General Infos| Model | RT-900 SL |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and White |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 62CM (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Open Corsa CX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Cole Shruriken Carbo |
| Rims manufacturer | COLE SHURIKEN CARBO 0.5 ALUMINUM and CARBON |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Cole |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Kestrel EMS Pro SL 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-99 CSI |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Orbit Z Deep Cup |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Wippermann 10S8 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel RT-900 SL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Carbon and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS Pro SL |
Other Specs of Kestrel RT-900 SL
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | San Marco Zoncolon |
| Seat post extension | Kestrel EMS Pro RT SL |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Road Long bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Road Long Road here
- Get your Kestrel RT-900 SL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel RT-900 SL Road here