Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Simo Cycles SIMO ELITE (04) 1998 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


Simo Cycles Simo Elite (04) 1998 comparison online with competitors

Simo Cycles Simo Elite (04)

General Infos
Model Simo Elite (04)
Manufacturer Simo Cycles
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -All colors available
Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireMichelin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Campagnolo
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 105SC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Simo Cycles Simo Elite (04) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Easton Aluminum
Fork typeSimo

Other Specs of Simo Cycles Simo Elite (04)

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia
Seat post extensionShimano 105


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