Montague BACKCOUNTRY 1996 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS BTC 1997 specs comparison

Montague Backcountry 1996 comparison online with competitors

Montague Backcountry

General Infos
Model Backcountry
Manufacturer Montague
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Dark blue
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Duro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset typeNot Available
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerAlex VP-20
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionNot Available
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset sizeTien Hsin

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes28/38/48 Teeth
Gear shift leversShimano Tourney TY-22 Top-mount
Rear gear set6-speed

Montague Backcountry Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-22
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Montague Backcountry

Component group setsShimano Tourney TY-22
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-895
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNot Available
Seat post extension26.0 (millimeters) Diameter


Merlin Cyclocross BTC 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Cyclocross BTC

General Infos
Model Cyclocross BTC
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross BTC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork materialDedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork typeSteelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross BTC

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


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