Litespeed TACHYON (02) 1997 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT RECORD 2004 specs comparison
Litespeed Tachyon (02)
General Infos| Model | Tachyon (02) |
| Manufacturer | Litespeed |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 20c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Deep-V |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aero-oval 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
| Handlebar extender | Profile AirStryke |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth 9-speed |
Litespeed Tachyon (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Litespeed Tachyon (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Avocet O2 40R Kevlar |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Merlin Extralight Record
General Infos| Model | Extralight Record |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Record Ergo Levers Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium SSC |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium SO |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium SO |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 108 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Record |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Record |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Merlin Extralight Record Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Campagnolo Record |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Record |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Record
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Record |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Litespeed provided us with the latest version of its Tachyon (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Litespeed Tachyon (02) Road here
- Get your Merlin Extralight Record manual book version yo know further about this bike
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