Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Orbea ORCA GDI2 2011 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 |
Orbea Orca GDi2
General Infos| Model | Orca GDi2 |
| Manufacturer | Orbea |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- carbon orange - carbon silver - carbon white -Carbon blue |
| Sizes |
- 48 - 51 - 53 - 55 - 57 - 60 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Diamante Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmic Carbon SLR |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Cosmic Carbon SLR |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Orbea Orca Gold Di2 |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | Orbea Wing Carbon |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Orbea Carbon Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) Integrated Carbon |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Orbea Orca GDi2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Orbea Orca Gold |
Other Specs of Orbea Orca GDi2
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura Ace |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia SLR |
| Seat post extension | Orbea Orca Monolink+Dual Link |
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 Orbea Orca GDi2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Orbea Orca GDi2 Road here