Merlin ROAD SHORT 1998 VS GT TACHYON 2.0 GTW 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Road Short
General Infos| Model | Road Short |
| 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 Short 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 Short
| 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 |
GT Tachyon 2.0 GTW
General Infos| Model | Tachyon 2.0 GTW |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black pearl |
| Sizes |
- Large frame |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Kenda Kiniption |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RX-1 Levers Tektro RX-1 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Jalco DRX3000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | GT Type R Double Butted Flat Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | NVO Adjustable |
| Headset size | Integrated Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC HG40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 50/39/30t Teeth FSA Omega Triple |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-R441 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Tachyon 2.0 GTW Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano R453 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Sora |
| Fork material | Carbon |
| Fork type | GT Type R Carbon |
Other Specs of GT Tachyon 2.0 GTW
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Body and Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | GT Type R Race |
| Seat post extension | GT Design Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Road Short bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Road Short Road here
- Get your GT Tachyon 2.0 GTW manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Tachyon 2.0 GTW Road here