Merlin EXTRALIGHT SHORT 1997 VS Felt Z1 R 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight Short
General InfosModel | Extralight Short |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1997 |
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) |
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) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp HD |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Campagnolo Record LeversCampagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Campagnolo Record CassetteFront: Campagnolo Record |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
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) SpindleCampagnolo Record |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCampagnolo Record |
Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth9-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 CrownCarbon 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 | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterCampagnolo Record |

Felt Z1 R
General InfosModel | Z1 R |
Manufacturer | Felt |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gloss Red and Clear Carbon |
Sizes | - 51cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Vittoria Diamante Pro Light |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | SRAM Red Double Tap LeversSRAM Red Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic R-SYS |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic R-SYS |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Mavic Zicral and carbon |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Felt UHC Nano Carbon Fiber |
Frame type | Monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Devox UHC-Nano Carbon Fiber |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey WCS 4-Axis |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-1090R |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | SRAM Red Ceramic |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 TeethSRAM Red Carbon |
Gear shift levers | SRAM Red Double Tap |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth10-speed |
Felt Z1 R Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Braze-onSRAM Red |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Red |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber and carbon Fiber Steerer |
Fork type | FELT 1.2 UHC |
Other Specs of Felt Z1 R
Component group sets | SRAM Red |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | FELT 2.1 Team Issue Anatomic Road Saddle |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey WCS Carbon |
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 Felt Z1 R manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Felt Z1 R Road here