Merlin SOLIS DURA ACE 9 2004 VS Kestrel AIRFOIL PRO SL 650 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9
General Infos| Model | Solis Dura Ace 9 |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- Xlarge - small - medium - large |
| Sizes |
- Xlarge - small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
| 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 24-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium SO |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium SO |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL 650
General Infos| Model | Airfoil Pro SL 650 |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon and Yellow |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro II |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Oval A900 Carbon Levers Oval R700 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | Oval W745 Carbon and alloy Clincher |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Oval R901 Carbon |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Oval R900 |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) FSA No.53 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Ultegra |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura Ace Bar End |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL 650 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon |
| Fork type | EMS Pro SL Aero |
Other Specs of Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL 650
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Oval ST700 Tri With Ti Rails |
| Seat post extension | Kestrel EMS Pro With Ritchey Clamp System |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Solis Dura Ace 9 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9 Road here
- Get your Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL 650 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL 650 Road here