Merlin RSR 1998 VS De Rosa GIRO 1997 specs comparison

Merlin RSR 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin RSR

General Infos
Model RSR
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 105SC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin RSR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis

Other Specs of Merlin RSR

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


De Rosa Giro 1997 comparison online with competitors

De Rosa Giro

General Infos
Model Giro
Manufacturer De Rosa
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Candy apple red and pearl white fade
Sizes - 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)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 20c Specialized Turbo T
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Chorus Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Campagnolo Chorus Cassette
Front: Campagnolo Chorus
Rims manufacturer 16-hole
Campagnolo Zonda
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Aero
Campagnolo Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsColumbus Neuron OS
Frame typeLugged
Handlebar constructionCinelli 66
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCinelli X and A
Headset size1 (inches) Campagnolo Chorus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width70 (millimeters) Italian
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizesCampagnolo Chorus
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

De Rosa Giro Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material Flat Crown
Columbus Neuron
Fork typeDe Rosa

Other Specs of De Rosa Giro

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Campagnolo Chorus


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