Merlin ROAD SHORT 1997 VS Vitus 992 ATHENA 1995 specs comparison
Merlin Road Short
General Infos| Model | Road Short |
| 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 Short 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 Short
| 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 |
Vitus 992 Athena
General Infos| Model | 992 Athena |
| Manufacturer | Vitus |
| Year of production | 1995 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red - royal blue - sky blue - titanium - violet fade -Black |
| Sizes |
- 47 cm (centimeters) - 48 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Athena Levers Campagnolo Athena Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Athena Cassette |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Campagnolo Omega 19 Hardox |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Vitus Dural 5086 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Bonded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Cinelli 64 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Cinelli 1/A |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Vitus Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Contact |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Athena |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Athena Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed |
Vitus 992 Athena Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Campagnolo Athena |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Athena |
| Fork material | Sloping Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Vitus |
Other Specs of Vitus 992 Athena
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Athena Ergo |
| Pedals details | Campagnolo Athena |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
| Seat post extension | 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter Vitus |
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 Vitus 992 Athena manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Vitus 992 Athena Road here