Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1998 VS Diamondback PODIUM 4 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Triathlon Extralight
General Infos| Model | Triathlon Extralight |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| 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 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 |
Diamondback PODIUM 4
General Infos| Model | PODIUM 4 |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver and black |
| Sizes |
- 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Dynamic |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 20-hole and 24-hole Shimano R-10 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Bladed Stainless Steel Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | DBR Custom Butted 7005 Alloy |
| Frame type | Alloy |
| Handlebar construction | DBR Drop Bar Road |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | DBR 3D Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 10-speed |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | BB30 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 50/34t Teeth FSA Energy BB30 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Diamondback PODIUM 4 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Carbon |
| Fork type | DBR Podium Carbon |
Other Specs of Diamondback PODIUM 4
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Shimano 505 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | DBR Competation Road |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Micro Adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Triathlon Extralight bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Triathlon Extralight Road here
- Get your Diamondback PODIUM 4 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback PODIUM 4 Road here