Merlin RSR 1998 VS Marin ARGENTA 2007 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


Marin Argenta 2007 comparison online with competitors

Marin Argenta

General Infos
Model Argenta
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Gloss Coal
Sizes - 48.5cm (centimeters)
- 51.5cm (centimeters)
- 54.5cm (centimeters)
- 57.5cm (centimeters)
- 60.5cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Kenda Koncept Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Dual-Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano WH-R500
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-R500
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTriple Butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction6061 Alloy c
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS170
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Ritchey Comp Zero

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer
Gear shift leversShimano 105
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Marin Argenta Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeCarbon Road

Other Specs of Marin Argenta

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsComposite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


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