Merlin EXTRALIGHT SHORT 1998 VS Kestrel KM40 AIRFOIL W/ ULTEGRA AERO 2000 specs comparison
Merlin Extralight Short
General Infos| Model | Extralight Short |
| 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 Short 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 Short
| 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 KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero
General Infos| Model | KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2000 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- black -Red |
| Sizes |
- 52cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Cane Creek BRS200 SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace Stratos 200 |
| Handlebar extender | Syntace C-2 |
| Handlebar stem details | Profile H20 |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/56 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Kestrel KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS |
Other Specs of Kestrel KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Extralight Short bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Extralight Short Road here
- Get your Kestrel KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel KM40 Airfoil w/ Ultegra aero Road here
