Marin ARGENTA 2005 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT TRIPLE (03) 2002 specs comparison

Marin Argenta

General Infos

Model	Argenta
Manufacturer	Marin
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gloss Mercury
Sizes	- Small - medium - large - xlarge - xxlarge
Sizes	- Small - medium - large - xlarge - xxlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Kenda Koncept Lite
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Tiagra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R500
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R500
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7005 Aluminum and carbon Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	FSA Wing Pro
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	FSA OS-140
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Ritchey Logic Comp

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/53 Teeth FSA Gossamer
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Marin Argenta Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Marin

Other Specs of Marin Argenta

Component group sets	Road Mix Triple
Pedals details	Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia XO
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Micro-adjust Carbon Fiber

Merlin Extralight Triple (03)

General Infos

Model	Extralight Triple (03)
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 tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Big One Threadless
Headset size	1 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 width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Extralight Triple (03) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Triple (03)

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite