Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Giant CFR-2 1996 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 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 |
Giant CFR-2
General InfosModel | CFR-2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Light blue |
Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rigida DP18 Aero |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
Frame type | Bonded Carbon Fiber |
Handlebar construction | Giant Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Giant Alloy |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-71S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant CFR-2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Shimano 105SC |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC SS |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant CFR-2
Component group sets | Shimano 105SC |
Pedals details | Alloy Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-248 |
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 Giant CFR-2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant CFR-2 Road here