Merlin EXTRALIGHT SHORT 1997 VS Kestrel TALON DURA-ACE AERO 2004 specs comparison
Merlin Extralight Short
General Infos| Model | 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 |
Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace Aero
General Infos| Model | Talon Dura-Ace Aero |
| 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 | Dia-Compe 188 LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Velomax |
| Rims manufacturer | Velomax Orion II |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 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 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 10-speed |
Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace Aero Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-onShimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace SS |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | EMS Pro OS |
Other Specs of Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace Aero
| 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 Short bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Extralight Short Road here
- Get your Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace Aero manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Talon Dura-Ace Aero Road here