Merlin Extralight (04) 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Extralight (04)
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Extralight (04) 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 Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/16/14ga Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millennium
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin Extralight (04) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight (04)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Signature Satin Finish
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Merlin Extralight (04) bike review

Merlin produced the Extralight (04) bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle.
Extralight (04) 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 (04) 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 Shimano Dura-Ace dual pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted material for the frame. ITM Millennium high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Extralight (04) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Millennium.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 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 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.