Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Bianchi VIGORELLI 2002 specs comparison
Merlin Triathlon Extralight
General InfosModel | 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 LeversDia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 28-holeMavic CXP 30 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN91 |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Down-tube |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth8-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 CrownCarbon 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 RailsSelle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterControl Tech Control Post |

Bianchi Vigorelli
General InfosModel | Vigorelli |
Manufacturer | Bianchi |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Electric Yellow-Celeste and Yellow Fade |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 51cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 57cm (centimeters)- 59cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters)- 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Action HSD |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control LeversShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeMavic Cosmos |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | Double-buttedMavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Reynolds 631 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Deda Elementi 310 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Deda Elementi Linx |
Headset size | Aheadset AL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-6500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethShimano Ultegra Triple |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 27 Teeth9-speed |
Bianchi Vigorelli Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Braze-onShimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite With Chromoly Steerer |
Fork type | Bianchi Carbon |
Other Specs of Bianchi Vigorelli
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Wellgo Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta and Bianchi Cosmos |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterBianchi Aluminum |
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 Bianchi Vigorelli manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi Vigorelli Road here