Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Kestrel 4000 PRO SL-SHIMANO ULTEGRA 2011 specs comparison
![Merlin Triathlon 1997 comparison online with competitors](https://yobicycle.com/images/models/Merlin-Triathlon-1997-specs.jpg)
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 Levers Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic CXP 30 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith 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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 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 Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Kestrel 4000 Pro SL-Shimano Ultegra
General InfosModel | 4000 Pro SL-Shimano Ultegra |
Manufacturer | Kestrel |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Blue and White |
Sizes |
- 50cm (centimeters) - 52.5cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57.5cm (centimeters) - 59.5cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Oval A900 Carbon Levers TRP T-920 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | Oval W745 Carbon and alloy Clincher |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Oval R901 Carbon |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Oval R700 Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) FSA No.53 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Wippermann Connex |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Ultegra With BB30 Adapter |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura Ace Bar End |
Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel 4000 Pro SL-Shimano Ultegra Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon |
Fork type | Kestrel EMS Pro TT |
Other Specs of Kestrel 4000 Pro SL-Shimano Ultegra
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Oval ST700 Tri With Ti Rails |
Seat post extension | Kestrel Aero Carbon With Ritchey Clamp System |
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 Kestrel 4000 Pro SL-Shimano Ultegra manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel 4000 Pro SL-Shimano Ultegra Road here