Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Raleigh CADENT 2 2006 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 |
Raleigh Cadent 2
General Infos| Model | Cadent 2 |
| Manufacturer | Raleigh |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black |
| Sizes |
- 45cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25C Vittoria Zaffiro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra Levers Tektro Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Alloy Sealed Joytech QR Cassette Front: Alloy Sealed Joytech QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Alex DC-19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Atomic 13 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alloy Road 26.0 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy Ahead 25deg |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Power Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Truvativ Touro |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Raleigh Cadent 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Raleigh Custom Carbon |
Other Specs of Raleigh Cadent 2
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Road Pedals With Clips And Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Raleigh Cadent Road |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Raleigh Carbon |
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 Raleigh Cadent 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh Cadent 2 Road here