Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 54081
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | RSR |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 54081 |
| Original MSRP | $2,470.00 |
| Colors | Satin |
| Sizes | 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm |
| Weight | 20.2 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded titanium |
|---|---|
| Frame material | MTS325 titanium, seamless w/6Al/4V titanium dropouts |
| Fork | Kinesis |
| Fork material | Aluminum, bonded, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Campagnolo Athena |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Campagnolo Athena Ergo |
| Front derailleur | Campagnolo Athena, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Campagnolo Athena |
| Crankset | Campagnolo Athena |
| Bottom bracket | Campagnolo Athena, 103 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Campagnolo Athena, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Athena dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Athena levers |
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| Headset | 1" Campagnolo Athena |
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| Handlebar | TTT Forma 44 |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | TTT Synthesis |
| Saddle | Buyer's choice |
| Seatpost | Campagnolo Athena, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic Reflex CD, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c Michelin Super Comp |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 565 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.