Merlin Extralight (01) 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Extralight (01)
First production 2001
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Extralight (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - 18 (inches) / 45 (cm)
- 19 (inches) / 47 (cm)
- 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)
- 25 (inches) / 63 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Chorus
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millennium
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Chorus
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin Extralight (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeReynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus 10 Speed
Available colors - Signature Satin Finish
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Era
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Merlin Extralight (01) bike review

Merlin produced the Extralight (01) bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,565.00.
Extralight (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 45cm (centimeters), 47cm (centimeters), 49cm (centimeters), 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters), 61cm (centimeters) and 63cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road Extralight (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Signature Satin Finish .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Chorus dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Chorus Ergo levers braking system and Campagnolo Chorus hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V double-butted tubing material for the frame. ITM Millennium high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Extralight (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Millennium.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Chorus, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Campagnolo Record chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Chorus Ergo gear shift levers.