Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1998 VS GT GTR SERIES TWO 2008 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 |
GT GTR Series Two
General Infos| Model | GTR Series Two |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Shimano 105 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex D22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kinesis 6061 With Carbon Seatstays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
| Handlebar construction | GT 6061 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3D Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) TH |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth Shimano 105 Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
GT GTR Series Two Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 Compact |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of GT GTR Series Two
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Ponza |
| Seat post extension | Ritchey Pro Carbon |
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 GT GTR Series Two manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT GTR Series Two Road here
