Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Argon 18 PLUTONIUM 105 TRIATHLON 2003 specs comparison
Merlin Triathlon Extralight
General Infos| Model | Triathlon Extralight |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic CXP 30 |
| 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 | Syntace |
| Handlebar extender | Syntace C-2 |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
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-UN91 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Down-tube |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-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 Control Tech Control Post |
Argon 18 Plutonium 105 Triathlon
General Infos| Model | Plutonium 105 Triathlon |
| Manufacturer | Argon 18 |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- White -Black |
| Sizes |
- 46cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 105 |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CXP 33 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Dedaccai U2/carbon Seat Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Stoker |
| Handlebar extender | Profile Aerolite |
| Handlebar stem details | 3T T.H.E. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) American |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Argon 18 Plutonium 105 Triathlon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Argon 18 |
Other Specs of Argon 18 Plutonium 105 Triathlon
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Trimatic 2 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy |
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 Argon 18 Plutonium 105 Triathlon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Argon 18 Plutonium 105 Triathlon Road here