Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1997 VS Specialized S-WORKS TARMAC E-5 2006 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 |
Specialized S-Works Tarmac E-5
General Infos| Model | S-Works Tarmac E-5 |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 127TPI Kevlar Bead 700 X 23c S-Works Mondo |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | STI Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Shimano Dura-Ace Front and Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic QR Mavic QR Rear: Mavic Ksyrium SL SSC Sealed Freehub Front: Mavic Ksyrium SL SSC |
| Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | S-Works FACT 8r Carbon |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | 100% Carbon Fiber 31.8 Diameter S-Works FACT |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 31.8 Clamp S-Works FACT Carbon |
| Headset size | Triple Sealed Bearings 1 1/8 (inches) S-Works Mindset Integrated Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 53Ax39A Teeth Hollowtech II Arms Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | STI Flight Deck Compatible Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Specialized S-Works Tarmac E-5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Short Cage Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon |
| Fork type | S-Works FACT Carbon |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Tarmac E-5
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Carbon Fiber Base Microfiber Titanium Rails Body Geometry Alias |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Pav+¬ FACT Carbon Seatpost With Zertz Insert |
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 Specialized S-Works Tarmac E-5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized S-Works Tarmac E-5 Road here
