Merlin TBA 1998 VS Sun CRUZ 3 2013 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


Sun Cruz 3 2013 comparison online with competitors

Sun Cruz 3

General Infos
Model Cruz 3
Manufacturer Sun
Year of production 2013
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Color choice - Mean Green
- Orange Krush
- Raspberry
-Burnt Black
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireDuro Beach Bum 26x2.125
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeCoaster Brake
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerUnavailable Wheelset
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Aluminum c
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset sizeSemi Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z410
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeUnavailable Bottom Bracket
Crankset parts and sizes3-Piece 44t
Gear shift leversUnavailable Shifters
Rear gear set1x3 Speeds

Sun Cruz 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Unavailable Front Derailleur
Derailleur (Rear)Unavailable Rear Derailleur
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeHi-Tensile Steel

Other Specs of Sun Cruz 3

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatComfort
Seat post extensionAlloy


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