Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Litespeed VELA 2003 specs comparison

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 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

Litespeed Vela

General Infos

Model	Vela
Manufacturer	Litespeed
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano R-540
Rims manufacturer	16-hole Shimano WH-R540
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	Bladed Shimano Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Butted Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	3T T.H.E.
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3T T.H.E.
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105 Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Litespeed Vela Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105 Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	LSP Carbon

Other Specs of Litespeed Vela

Component group sets	Shimano 105 Triple
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Ti Rails Litespeed
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Litespeed Aluminum