Raleigh R700 2000 VS Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1998 specs comparison
Raleigh R700
General InfosModel | R700 |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red Flash 2 Black |
Sizes | - 47cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 59cm (centimeters)- 62cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 47cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 59cm (centimeters)- 62cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra LeversShimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 21 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Tange Seiki DX-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-5500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth9-speed |
Raleigh R700 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Raleigh R700
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Wellgo RC-705 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Enhanced Comfort |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Merlin Triathlon Extralight
General InfosModel | Triathlon Extralight |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp HD |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
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) SpindleShimano BB-UN92 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth9-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 CrownCarbon 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 RailsSelle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterShimano Dura-Ace |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Raleigh provided us with the latest version of its R700 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Raleigh R700 Road here
- Get your Merlin Triathlon Extralight manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Triathlon Extralight Road here