Merlin TBA 1998 VS Trek WASABI 3 2008 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 Wasabi 3 2008 comparison online with competitors

Trek Wasabi 3

General Infos
Model Wasabi 3
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - Pearl Pink
- Pearl White and Metallic Green
- Soft Yellow
-Crystal Blue
Sizes - Womens 17 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager Cruiser
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeCoaster Brake Rear
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 Speed Internal Gear With Coaster Brake
Front: Alloy
Rims manufacturer36-hole
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha White Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Adjustable
Headset sizeThreaded

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
Alloy 3-Piece
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus
Rear gear set 19 Teeth
3-speed Internal

Trek Wasabi 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Nexus
Fork material Unicrown Crown
High-tensile Steel
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Trek Wasabi 3

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsDual Density Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCruiser
Seat post extensionAlloy


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