Merlin TBA 1998 VS Schwinn RED PHANTOM 1999 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


Schwinn Red Phantom 1999 comparison online with competitors

Schwinn Red Phantom

General Infos
Model Red Phantom
Manufacturer Schwinn
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.125 (inches) Schwinn Typhoon USA
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeSchwinn 100th Anniversary Coaster Rear
Hubs for disc brakesSchwinn Phantom 100th Anniversary
Rims manufacturerSchwinn S-2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 80g Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHi-tensile Steel
Frame typeFillet Brazed and lugged
Handlebar constructionSchwinn Phantom USA
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSchwinn Phantom Forged
Headset size1 (inches) Schwinn CNC Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthAmerican
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesSchwinn Phantom 100th Anniversary
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set1-speed

Schwinn Red Phantom Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeSchwinn Phantom Springer

Other Specs of Schwinn Red Phantom

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsSchwinn Phantom Rubber Block
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatPersons Phantom
Seat post extensionSchwinn Phantom Steel


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