Merlin RSR 1996 VS Argon 18 PLATINUM 105 TRIPLE 2003 specs comparison

Merlin RSR

General Infos

Model	RSR
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1996
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Color choice	-Satin
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 Super Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Athena Levers Campagnolo Athena Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Reflex CD
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts MTS325 Titanium
Frame type	Welded Titanium
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma 44
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Campagnolo Athena

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Athena
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Athena
Crankset parts and sizes	Campagnolo Athena
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Athena Ergo
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 8-speed

Merlin RSR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Campagnolo Athena
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Athena
Fork material	Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum
Fork type	Kinesis

Other Specs of Merlin RSR

Component group sets	Campagnolo Athena
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Optional
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Athena

Argon 18 Platinum 105 Triple

General Infos

Model	Platinum 105 Triple
Manufacturer	Argon 18
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Blue and Black - Red and Black -Black
Sizes	- 46cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Dynamic
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105
Rims manufacturer	Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber Composite
Frame type	Bonded
Handlebar construction	3T T.H.E.
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	3T T.H.E.
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105 Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Argon 18 Platinum 105 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano 105 Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Argon 18

Other Specs of Argon 18 Platinum 105 Triple

Component group sets	Shimano 105 Triple
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Trimatic 2
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy