Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Softride QUALIFIER 650C 1995 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 |
Softride Qualifier 650C
General Infos| Model | Qualifier 650C |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1995 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 48 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 20c Continental Grand Prix |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic Open 4 CD |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alcoa 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | KYA |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Profile |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Down Tube Shimano 600 SL 8-speed |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Qualifier 650C Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis USA |
Other Specs of Softride Qualifier 650C
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-A525 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Viscount Aurora |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
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 Softride Qualifier 650C manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride Qualifier 650C Road here