Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Marinoni SQUADRA/ATHENA 1996 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 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 |
Marinoni Squadra/Athena
General Infos| Model | Squadra/Athena |
| Manufacturer | Marinoni |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice | - custom fades- dark blue- gold- gray- green- light blue- pink- red- silver- teal- white- yellow-Black |
| Sizes | - 48 cm (centimeters)- 49 cm (centimeters)- 50 cm (centimeters)- 51 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters)- 60 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters)- 62 cm (centimeters)- custom (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Athena LeversCampagnolo Athena Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeCampagnolo Omega 19 Hardox |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Columbus SLX |
| Frame type | Lugged Steel |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma Anatomic |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT 84 |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Athena |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Campagnolo Athena |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Campagnolo Athena |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCampagnolo Athena |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Athena Ergo |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing8-speed |
Marinoni Squadra/Athena Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onCampagnolo Athena |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Athena |
| Fork material | Aero CrownColumbus SLX |
| Fork type | Marinoni |
Other Specs of Marinoni Squadra/Athena
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Athena |
| Pedals details | Campagnolo Athena |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSelle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterCampagnolo Athena |
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 Marinoni Squadra/Athena manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marinoni Squadra/Athena Road here