Merlin ROAD LONG 1998 VS Kestrel TALON DELUXE ULTEGRA 2003 specs comparison
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Merlin Road Long
General InfosModel | 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 Talon Deluxe Ultegra
General InfosModel | Talon Deluxe Ultegra |
Manufacturer | Kestrel |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Red and Carbon Weave -Midnight Metallic and Carbon Weave |
Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Not Available |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Spinergy Xaero |
Rims manufacturer | Spinergy Xaero Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Spinergy |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | EMS Pro |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano Ultegra |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) American |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Kestrel Talon Deluxe Ultegra Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer |
Fork type | EMS Pro OS |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon Deluxe Ultegra
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia SLR |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter |
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 Talon Deluxe Ultegra manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Talon Deluxe Ultegra Road here