Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Kestrel AIRFOIL PRO SL LTD 2010 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 |
Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL LTD
General Infos| Model | Airfoil Pro SL LTD |
| Manufacturer | Kestrel |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Black |
| Sizes |
- 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Diamante Pro Light II |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Zipp Vuka Aero Carbon Levers SRAM Red Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Zipp 808 Front: Zipp 404 |
| Rims manufacturer | Rear: Zipp 808 Clincher Front: Zipp 404 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Zipp Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Zipp VUKA Carbon Aero Bar Combo |
| Handlebar extender | Zipp Vuka Integrated |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-99 CSI |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) FSA Proprietary #53 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Wippermann 10S8 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | SRAM Red |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/54 Teeth SRAM Red |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Red |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL LTD Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Braze-on SRAM Red |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Red |
| Fork material | Carbon and carbon Steerer |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS Pro SL |
Other Specs of Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL LTD
| Component group sets | SRAM Red |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kestrel EMS Pro SL |
| Seat post extension | Kestrel EMS Pro SL Aero Tri |
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 Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL LTD manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL LTD Road here