Merlin TBA 1998 VS Trek CALYPSO 2003 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


Trek Calypso 2003 comparison online with competitors

Trek Calypso

General Infos
Model Calypso
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Baja Blue and Metallic Silver
Sizes - 20 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.125 (inches) Cruiser
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type ProMax Linear-pull Levers
ProMax Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus Internal 7 Speed
Front: Shimano Roller
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Cruiser
Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 33 Teeth
1-piece
Gear shift leversSRAM MRX Plus
Rear gear set 13 - 34 Teeth
7-speed

Trek Calypso Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-40
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeTrek Cruiser

Other Specs of Trek Calypso

Component group setsCruiser Mix
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTrek Webspring Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Steel


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