Merlin Aerial 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Aerial
First production 1999
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Aerial Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 47 (cm)
- 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 20c Hutchinson Krono
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesReal
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionQuintana Roo QR Base Bar
Handlebar extenderSyntace C-2
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Real
Crankset parts and sizes 42/55 Teeth
Stronglight Speedlight
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Aerial Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Merlin Aerial

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Merlin Aerial bike review

Merlin produced the Aerial bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,045.00.
Aerial bike is available in many sizes such as 47cm (centimeters), 49cm (centimeters), 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road Aerial can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 20c Hutchinson Krono tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Velocity Deep-V, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers braking system and Real hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Quintana Roo QR Base Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Aerial to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Stronglight Speedlight, 42/55 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.