Merlin TBA 1998 VS Electra TOWNIE 21 2007 specs comparison

Merlin TBA 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin TBA

General Infos
Model TBA
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1 3/8 (inches) Ritchey Tom Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Ritchey Logic Levers
Dia-Compe Bulldog Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Nexus
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic 121 SUP CD
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsG4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRivendell
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Shimano Deore LX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
Shimano Nexus
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus
Rear gear set7-speed Internal

Merlin TBA Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Box Crown
Reynolds 531
Fork typeRivendell

Other Specs of Merlin TBA

Component group setsShimano Nexus
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Squadra HDP
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Electra Townie 21 2007 comparison online with competitors

Electra Townie 21

General Infos
Model Townie 21
Manufacturer Electra
Year of production 2007
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Color choice - Baby Blue Pearl
- Blue Metallic
- Cream
- Gloss White Custom (+ $80)
- Hot Red
- Pink Floral (+ $30)
- Silver
-Black Satin Custom (+ $70)
Sizes - One size fits all
- womens one size fits all

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Semi-slick Street
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeLinear-pull Front and Linear Pull Rear
Hubs for disc brakesQuick Release
Rims manufacturerNot Available
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNot Available
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesNot Available
Gear shift leversShimano Twist
Rear gear set7-speed

Electra Townie 21 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tourney
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and steel
Fork typeRST Suspension

Other Specs of Electra Townie 21

Component group setsCruiser Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatElectra Ergonomical Townie
Seat post extensionNot Available


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