Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1998 VS Litespeed BLADE (01) 1996 specs comparison
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Merlin Triathlon Extralight
General InfosModel | 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 |
Litespeed Blade (01)
General InfosModel | Blade (01) |
Manufacturer | Litespeed |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 650 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Campagnolo Montreal 76 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aero Oval 6Al and 4V Titanium |
Frame type | Welded Titanium |
Handlebar construction | Profile Airwave |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Alloy |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra Down-tube |
Rear gear set | 11 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
Litespeed Blade (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum |
Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Litespeed Blade (01)
Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Manganese Rails Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Alloy |
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 Litespeed Blade (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Litespeed Blade (01) Road here