Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1998 VS Bridgestone RB-1 8-SPEED 1993 specs comparison

Merlin Triathlon Extralight

General Infos

Model	Triathlon Extralight
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1998
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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 23c Michelin Super Comp HD
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN92
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Triathlon Extralight Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Wound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon Extralight

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Shimano Dura-Ace

Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed

General Infos

Model	RB-1 8-Speed
Manufacturer	Bridgestone
Year of production	1993
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Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 50 - 53 - 54.5 - 56 - 57.5 - 59 - 62

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Bridgestone Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Ritchey Vantage Comp
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Ishiwata Chrome-moly
Frame type	Lugged Steel
Handlebar construction	Deepdrop Modified #165 Nitto
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Ritchey Force Road
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Hyperglide
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	40/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed

Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Ishiwata Chrome-moly and cast Crown

Other Specs of Bridgestone RB-1 8-Speed

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI
Pedals details	Shimano 600 Ultegra Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Leather Avocet Racing 1
Seat post extension	SP-248 220 (millimeters) Kalloy