Merlin EXTRALIGHT SHORT 1997 VS GT TACHYON 3.0 2011 specs comparison

Merlin Extralight Short

General Infos

Model	Extralight Short
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
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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 Levers Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Campagnolo Record Cassette Front: 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 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) 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	Selle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Record

GT Tachyon 3.0

General Infos

Model	Tachyon 3.0
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Stain silver
Sizes	- Large frame

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c Kenda Kiniption
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano ST-R221 Levers Tektro RX-1 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Formula Alloy
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Jalco DRX3000
Spoke nipples type	Alloy
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	GT Flat Bar
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	NVO Adjustable
Headset size	Integrated Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC HG40
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge Sealed
Crankset parts and sizes	52/42/30t Teeth FSA CK-200
Gear shift levers	Shimano ST-R221
Rear gear set	13 - 26 Teeth 8-speed

GT Tachyon 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano R443
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 2300
Fork material	Carbon
Fork type	GT Type R Carbon

Other Specs of GT Tachyon 3.0

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Alloy Body and Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	GT Type R Race
Seat post extension	GT Design Alloy