Merlin RSR 1998 VS Salsa PODIO 2010 specs comparison
Merlin RSR
General Infos| Model | 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 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 |
Salsa Podio
General Infos| Model | Podio |
| Manufacturer | Salsa |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dark Side Black |
| Sizes |
- 43cm (centimeters) - 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Continental Ultra Race |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM Rival Double Tap Levers SRAM Rival Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Aksium |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Wheelset Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Scandium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Salsa Poco and Short & Shallow |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Salsa Moto Ace S.U.L. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-1070 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | SRAM GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth SRAM Rival |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Rival Double Tap |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth 10-speed |
Salsa Podio Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Alpha Q GS10 |
Other Specs of Salsa Podio
| Component group sets | SRAM Rival |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Salsa Shaft |
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 Salsa Podio manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Salsa Podio Road here