Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Dean CASTANZA (01) 1997 specs comparison

Merlin Triathlon 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Triathlon

General Infos
Model Triathlon
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic CXP 30
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile AirWings
Handlebar extenderProfile AirStryke
Handlebar stem detailsProfile H2O
Headset size1 (inches) Stronglight A9

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Triathlon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Dean Castanza (01) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Dean Castanza (01)

General Infos
Model Castanza (01)
Manufacturer Dean
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)
- custom (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp HD
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsDean Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 105SC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Dean Castanza (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of Dean Castanza (01)

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Lite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Aluminum


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