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
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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

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