Merlin TBA 1998 VS Kona BIKEHOTROD 2005 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


Kona Bikehotrod 2005 comparison online with competitors

Kona Bikehotrod

General Infos
Model Bikehotrod
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Matte Gray
Sizes - 13 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire24 X 3.00 (inches) Kenda K-1008
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size24 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Avid BB-5 Disc Front and Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano 3-Speed Internal
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex 7X-23F
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Cruiser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Chopper
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-NX10
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face SRX ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 32 Teeth
RaceFace Ride
Gear shift leversShimano SL-3S35
Rear gear set3-speed Internal

Kona Bikehotrod Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Dual Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeKona Chopstick Chopper Disc

Other Specs of Kona Bikehotrod

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsKona Cruiser
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Royale Drifter Suspension
Seat post extensionRace Face Atlas


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