Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 VS Specialized TRANSITION COMP 2008 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


Specialized Transition Comp 2008 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Transition Comp

General Infos
Model Transition Comp
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Carbon and Yellow
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 21c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aero Levers Levers
Specialized Integrated Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Aksium
Rims manufacturer 20-hole and 24-hole
Mavic Aksium
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Triple Monocoque
Specialized FACT 7r Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionZipp VUKA Carbon Aero Bar Combo
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
S-Works Pro-Set
Headset size Integrated Threadless
1 (inches) Threaded Specialized Mindset Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Transition Comp Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeSpecialized FACT N'Aero

Other Specs of Specialized Transition Comp

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsTest Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Ti Rails
Body Geometry TriTip
Seat post extensionSpecialized Transition Carbon 2-position


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