Merlin RSR 1998 VS Litespeed VORTEX DURA ACE TRIPLE 2004 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

Litespeed Vortex Dura Ace Triple

General Infos

Model	Vortex Dura Ace Triple
Manufacturer	Litespeed
Year of production	2004
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Polished
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium SSC
Rims manufacturer	18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Bladed Mavic Zicral

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Butted 6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Optional
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Optional
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Litespeed Vortex Dura Ace Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Lite TEC

Other Specs of Litespeed Vortex Dura Ace Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Optional
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter