Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Specialized RUBY PRO C2 DURA-ACE 2009 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

Specialized Ruby Pro C2 Dura-Ace

General Infos

Model	Ruby Pro C2 Dura-Ace
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2009
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gloss Carbon and White
Sizes	- Womens 44cm (centimeters) - womens 48cm (centimeters) - womens 51cm (centimeters) - womens 54cm (centimeters) - womens 56cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized All Condition Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Levers Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Roval Roubaix SL CNC Alloy Front: Roval Roubaix SL Carbon and alloy
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 30-hole Roval Roubaix SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Butted DT Swiss Aerolite Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized FACT 8R Az1 Monocoque Carbon
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Specialized Ruby SL FACT Carbon
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Pro-Set
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	Specialized OS Integrated
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Specialized FACT Pro Carbon
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

Specialized Ruby Pro C2 Dura-Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra SL
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon
Fork type	Specialized FACT

Other Specs of Specialized Ruby Pro C2 Dura-Ace

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Alloy With Toe Clips And Strap
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized BG Ruby
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Pro SL