Merlin ROAD LONG 1997 VS Marin ARGENTA 2011 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

Marin Argenta

General Infos

Model	Argenta
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Black and neon green
Sizes	- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Kenda Koncept Lite
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Integrated Levers Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R500
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Shimano WH-R500
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano WH-R500

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 Double Butted Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	FSA Vero Compact
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	FSA OS150 Carbon
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit C

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	50/39/30t Teeth FSA Vero
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Marin Argenta Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Carbon
Fork type	RFE Carbon

Other Specs of Marin Argenta

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Q-bik
Seat post extension	30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Comp Alloy Micro Adjust