Merlin EXTRALIGHT 1998 VS Kestrel TALON DURA-ACE 2004 specs comparison
Merlin Extralight
General Infos| Model | Extralight |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Record Levers Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Record |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 101 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Record |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Record |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Extralight Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Campagnolo Record |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Record |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Extralight
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Record |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Record |
Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace
General Infos| Model | Talon Dura-Ace |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Metallic Blue and Weave - Red and Weave -Metallic Black and Weave |
| Sizes |
- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Velomax |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Velomax Circuit II |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/16/14ga. Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Kestrel EMS Pro Carbon |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Not Available |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7800 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 10-speed |
Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | EMS Pro OS |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Extralight bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Extralight Road here
- Get your Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace Road here