Merlin MOUNTAIN BTC 1997 VS Moulton APB 14 SHIMANO PLUS 1996 specs comparison

Merlin Mountain BTC

General Infos

Model	Mountain BTC
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches)
Sizes	- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Control Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Control Tech
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin Mountain BTC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Merlin Mountain BTC

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Bontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post

Moulton APB 14 Shimano Plus

General Infos

Model	APB 14 Shimano Plus
Manufacturer	Moulton
Year of production	1996
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Light blue
Sizes	- Adjustable for rider height:5'4 to 6'2 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	20 X 1.75 (inches) Michelin Cobra
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Levers Shimano Cantilever Alloy Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Rigida Alloy
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Hi-tensile Steel
Frame type	MIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction	Reynolds 531
Handlebar extender	Zoom Short Stop
Handlebar stem details	Zoom Original
Headset size	1 (inches) YST Sealed Tech

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SCM55
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	SKF
Crankset parts and sizes	42/52 Teeth Shimano RX-100
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore DX Thumbshifters
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Moulton APB 14 Shimano Plus Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano RX-100 GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Reynolds 531/hi-tensile Steel
Fork type	Moulton Leading Link Suspension

Other Specs of Moulton APB 14 Shimano Plus

Component group sets	Shimano RX-100
Pedals details	Victor VP-933S With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	1.25 (inches) Travel Alex Moulton Monosphere
Saddle seat	Iscaselle Padded Vinyl
Seat post extension	Moulton APB Steel