Merlin RSR 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | RSR |
| First production | 1996 |
| 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 Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Athena Levers Campagnolo Athena Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex CD |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts MTS325 Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma 44 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Athena |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Athena |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Athena |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Campagnolo Athena |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Athena Ergo |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 8-speed |
Merlin RSR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Campagnolo Athena |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Athena |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Merlin RSR
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Athena |
| Available colors | - Satin |
| Weight | 20.2 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Athena |
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Merlin RSR bike review
Merlin produced the RSR bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,470.00.
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 Satin.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Super Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Reflex CD, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Athena dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Athena levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS325 titanium, seamless with 6Al/4V titanium dropouts material for the frame. TTT Forma 44 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 Campagnolo Athena is used on this bicycle linked to Campagnolo Athena chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Athena Ergo gear shift levers.