Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Schwinn LE TOUR ELITE 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 |
Schwinn Le Tour Elite
General Infos| Model | Le Tour Elite |
| Manufacturer | Schwinn |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Burgundy and white |
| Sizes |
- XL |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 25c Continental Ultra Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra STI Levers Tektro R538 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Xero Shaxla 280 |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Xero Shaxla 280 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Schwinn N'Litened Gold Label Double Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Road Tuned 6000 Series Alloy Ergonomic Drop Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Road Tuned |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z99 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Cartridge Sq. JIS Taper |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 50/39/30t Teeth FSA Omega Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra STI |
| Rear gear set | Not Available |
Schwinn Le Tour Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Rigid Frame |
Other Specs of Schwinn Le Tour Elite
| Component group sets | Road Mix |
| Pedals details | Nylon With Clip And Strap |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Schwinn Bio Tuned |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Road Tuned Black Label Carbon With Forged Alloy Head |
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 Schwinn Le Tour Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Schwinn Le Tour Elite Road here