Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Specialized DOLCE 2005 specs comparison

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 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

Specialized Dolce

General Infos

Model	Dolce
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Lavender -Red
Sizes	- Womens 44cm (centimeters) - womens 48cm (centimeters) - womens 51cm (centimeters) - womens 54cm (centimeters) - womens 56cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c S-Works All-Condition
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Sora STI Dual Control Levers Aluminum Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Specialized QR
Rims manufacturer	28-hole and 32-hole Alex DA-16
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	Specialized Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized Zertz Womens
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Pro
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Intellaset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	TH-7420
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Specialized Comp
Gear shift levers	Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Dolce Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Specialized Carbon

Other Specs of Specialized Dolce

Component group sets	Road Mix Triple
Pedals details	Composite Body
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	BG Dolve
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized