Merlin RSR 1998 VS GT EDGE 1997 specs comparison

Merlin RSR
General InfosModel | RSR |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 LeversShimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105SC |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith 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) SpindleShimano BB-CS11 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 105SC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth8-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Merlin RSR
Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSelle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAmerican Classic |

GT Edge
General InfosModel | Edge |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red anodized |
Sizes | - 48 cm (centimeters)- 50 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 56 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 | Shimano Dura-Ace LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 28-holeMavic CXP 30 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | & Stays Seattube6061 T6 Aluminum Aero Downtube |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros Altura |
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) SpindleShimano BB-7700 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
GT Edge Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | GT Edge |
Other Specs of GT Edge
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-7700 Dura-Ace SPD Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterSyncros |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its RSR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin RSR Road here
- Get your GT Edge manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Edge Road here