Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Kestrel EVOKE SL 2009 specs comparison
Merlin Triathlon
General Infos| Model | 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 Evoke SL
General Infos| Model | Evoke SL |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon Weave |
| Sizes |
- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700c Vittoria Rubino Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM Rival Double Tap Front and SRAM Rival Rear Levers SRAM Rival Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Kestrel EMS Pro |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Profile Cobra S |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Wippermann 10SO |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | SRAM Rival |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/50 Teeth SRAM Rival |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Rival Double Tap |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel Evoke SL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon With Carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Kestrel Evoke EMS SL |
Other Specs of Kestrel Evoke SL
| Component group sets | SRAM Rival |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kestrel Evoke |
| Seat post extension | Profile Cobra |
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 Evoke SL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Evoke SL Road here