Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1998 VS Specialized DOLCE 2006 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

Specialized Dolce

General Infos

Model	Dolce
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized All Condition
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Sora STI Dual Control Levers Aluminum Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	QR QR Rear: Specialized Forged Alloy Cassette Double Sealed Bearings Double Sealed Bearings Front: Specialized Forged Alloy
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Alex DA-16 Premium
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Specialized A1 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized Zertz
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Pro
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Specialized

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z82
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle TH BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Sugino Comp
Gear shift levers	Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Dolce Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and cr-mo Steerer
Fork type	Specialized Carbon Fork

Other Specs of Specialized Dolce

Component group sets	Shimano Sora
Pedals details	Composite
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Body Geometry Dolce
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Carbon Fiber