Merlin RSR 1998 VS Kona ZING 2011 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

Kona ZING

General Infos

Model	ZING
Manufacturer	Kona
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue and black
Sizes	- SC49 (centimeters) - SC53 (centimeters) - SC56 (centimeters) - SC59 (centimeters) - SC61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Continental Ultrasport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Sora Levers Tektro 423A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano R500-A
Rims manufacturer	Shimano R500-A
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano R500-A

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Kona Road
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Kona Road
Headset size	FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50t Teeth FSA Vero
Gear shift levers	Shimano Sora
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Kona ZING Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Carbon
Fork type	Kona Carbon Race

Other Specs of Kona ZING

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Kona Road Race
Seat post extension	Kona Road