Slingshot TRQ-2 1996 VS Merlin CYRENE (05) 2002 specs comparison

Slingshot TRQ-2 1996 comparison online with competitors

Slingshot TRQ-2

General Infos
Model TRQ-2
Manufacturer Slingshot
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - yellow
-Black
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 54.5 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58.5 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 54.5 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58.5 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 20c Specialized Turbo T
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Sachs 5000 Levers
Sachs 5000 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal Venus
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionProfile AirStryke With AirWings
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSlingshot
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Sachs 5000
Gear shift leversSachs 5000 Down-tube
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
8-speed

Slingshot TRQ-2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Sachs 5000
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs 5000
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Slingshot TRQ-2

Component group setsSachs 5000
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberCustom Mid-frame Suspension
Saddle seatAvocet O2 Air
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec AL-235


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Merlin Cyrene (05)

General Infos
Model Cyrene (05)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 45cm (centimeters)
- 47cm (centimeters)
- 49cm (centimeters)
- 51cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)
- 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin Cyrene (05) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Cyrene (05)

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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