Opus ANDANTE 2008 VS Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 specs comparison

Opus Andante 2008 comparison online with competitors

Opus Andante

General Infos
Model Andante
Manufacturer Opus
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White and Bleu and Red
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
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Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
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Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Tektro R-350 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano WH-R500
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-R500
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTriple Butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionOra Race Ergo
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsOra OS-007
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated TH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-5600
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Omega Compact
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Opus Andante Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork typeOra RC2

Other Specs of Opus Andante

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsHTI 300 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOra Quantum
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Ora Carbon


Merlin Triathlon 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Triathlon

General Infos
Model Triathlon
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 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 600 Ultegra
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 materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile AirWings
Handlebar extenderProfile AirStryke
Handlebar stem detailsProfile H2O
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 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 26 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Triathlon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
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


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