Merlin RSR 1998 VS Felt B12 2010 specs comparison

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 tire	700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105SC
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 and G4 Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 105SC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 type	Kinesis

Other Specs of Merlin RSR

Component group sets	Shimano 105SC
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

Felt B12

General Infos

Model	B12
Manufacturer	Felt
Year of production	2010
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gloss Black and Carbon
Sizes	- 650c x 48 (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 700c x 52 (centimeters) - 54 (centimeters) - 56 (centimeters) - 58 (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	650/700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick Folding
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	650c and 700c Wheels
Brakeset type	TRP Aero Alloy Levers Superlight Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Felt TTR-3 Sealed Bearing
Rims manufacturer	20-hole and 24-hole Felt TTR-3 700c 40 (millimeters) Deep Section Aluminum
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	1.8/0.9 X 2.3/1.8 (millimeters) Bladed Alpina

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	FELT Tri Specific HM Carbon
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Felt Bayonet 6061 T6 420 (millimeters) Base Bar
Handlebar extender	Integrated Adjustable Length 7075 Aluminum
Handlebar stem details	Felt 3.1 6061 Aluminum 3D Forged 26.0
Headset size	1 (inches) Integrated FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 10 Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace SL-BS 78 Bar End
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Felt B12 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Carbon Fiber
Fork type	FELT 3.2 AirFoil Carbon

Other Specs of Felt B12

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	FELT 3.2 TT and Tri Saddle With CroMo Rails
Seat post extension	FELT 3.1 UHM Bladed Carbon