Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Felt ZW4 2011 specs comparison

Merlin Triathlon
General InfosModel | Triathlon |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 tire | 700 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI LeversDia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | 28-holeMavic CXP 30 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
Handlebar extender | Profile AirStryke |
Handlebar stem details | Profile H2O |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN71 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth8-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 CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon
Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSelle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |

Felt ZW4
General InfosModel | ZW4 |
Manufacturer | Felt |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - gloss clear-Gloss white |
Sizes | - Small - medium - tall |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra LeversShimano 105 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 20-holeMavic Ksyrium Elite |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Butted And BladedMavic Ksyrium Elite Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Felt UHC Advanced MMC |
Frame type | Carbon |
Handlebar construction | Felt VS 6061 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Felt SL 6061 Aluminum |
Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano 10 Speed |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 50/34t TeethShimano Ultegra Compact |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth10-speed |
Felt ZW4 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Braze-onShimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Carbon |
Fork type | Felt UHC Performance |
Other Specs of Felt ZW4
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Felt Anatomic Carbon Base |
Seat post extension | Felt UHC Performance |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Triathlon bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Triathlon Road here
- Get your Felt ZW4 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Felt ZW4 Road here