Merlin ROAD LONG 1997 VS Felt F85 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Road Long

General Infos

Model	Road Long
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 Long 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 Long

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

Felt F85

General Infos

Model	F85
Manufacturer	Felt
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gloss White
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	650/700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	650c and 700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Felt Aluminum Sealed
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Mavic CXP 22N
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FELT Custom Butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Ergo Bend FELT 1.5 6061 ALU
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	FELT 1.2 6061 Aluminum 3D Forged
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 10 Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	107 (millimeters) Spindle FSA Square Taper
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth FSA Omega Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Felt F85 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp On Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	FELT Carbon

Other Specs of Felt F85

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	FELT 1.3 Road
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FELT 1.3 Carbon