Mikado Marco Polo 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Mikado
Model Marco Polo
First production 1996
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Mikado Marco Polo Parts   
Available Sizes - 45 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Michelin Select
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Dia-Compe 985c Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Metal CR16
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper OXII
Frame typeDirect Brazing Steel
Handlebar constructionAlloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Alloy
Headset size1 (inches) YST 8002

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 500
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Mikado Marco Polo Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material Forged Dropouts
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeMikado

Other Specs of Mikado Marco Polo

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Available colors - Ice platinum
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-946A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-243


Mikado Marco Polo bike review

Mikado produced the Marco Polo bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $949.00.
Marco Polo bike is available in many sizes such as 45 cm (centimeters), 50 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Mikado Touring Marco Polo can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ice platinum .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Michelin Select tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR16, 36-hole. Mikado equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe 985c brakes, Shimano 105SC levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Mikado used True Temper OXII material for the frame. Alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Marco Polo to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Mikado, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.