Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Kona ZING 2006 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


Kona Zing 2006 comparison online with competitors

Kona Zing

General Infos
Model Zing
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Blue and Black
Sizes - C49cm (centimeters)
- C52cm (centimeters)
- C54cm (centimeters)
- C56cm (centimeters)
- C58cm (centimeters)
- C60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Ultra Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 Levers
Tektro RX 40 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Aksium
Rims manufacturerMavic Aksium
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelMavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsDedacciai Force 7005 Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA RD-300 OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA ST-OS-150
Headset sizeFSA Orbit C8 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTH BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
FSA Gossamer
Gear shift leversShimano 105
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Zing Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber
Fork typeKona Carbon Race

Other Specs of Kona Zing

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Initiale Special Edition
Seat post extensionFSA SP SL-280


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