Merlin RSR 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | RSR |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin RSR Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105SC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 105SC |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin RSR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC GS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Merlin RSR
| Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | 23.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
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Merlin produced the RSR bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,350.00.
RSR bike is available in many sizes such as 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters) and 59 cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road RSR can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers braking system and Shimano 105SC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium/G4 titanium material for the frame. TTT Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this RSR to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.