Merlin RSR 1998 VS Orbea SPIRIT CARBON CHORUS 2005 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


Orbea Spirit Carbon Chorus 2005 comparison online with competitors

Orbea Spirit Carbon Chorus

General Infos
Model Spirit Carbon Chorus
Manufacturer Orbea
Year of production 2005
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Color choice - Blue
-Black
Sizes - 48cm (centimeters)
- 51cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims manufacturerMavic Ksyrium Elite
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel Bladed
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsColumbus Steel and carbon Seat Stay
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionITM Wing Carbon
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Forged Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Chorus
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeCampagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Chorus
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set 11 - 23 Teeth
10-speed

Orbea Spirit Carbon Chorus Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on
Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeZeus FCM

Other Specs of Orbea Spirit Carbon Chorus

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite Trans Am
Seat post extensionZeus Carbon


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