Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Porter Frames BLADE (02) 1998 specs comparison

Merlin Triathlon Extralight 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Triathlon Extralight

General Infos
Model Triathlon Extralight
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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 tire700 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic CXP 30
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace
Handlebar extenderSyntace C-2
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Stronglight A9

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN91
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon Extralight

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Porter Frames Blade (02) 1998 comparison online with competitors

Porter Frames Blade (02)

General Infos
Model Blade (02)
Manufacturer Porter Frames
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Custom
Sizes - 44 cm (centimeters)
- 46 cm (centimeters)
- 48 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile AirWing
Handlebar extenderProfile Century ZB
Handlebar stem detailsProfile Pursuit
Headset size1 (inches) Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizesShimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set9-speed

Porter Frames Blade (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis Road-D

Other Specs of Porter Frames Blade (02)

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta
Seat post extensionProfile Fast Back


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