Merlin Extralight 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Extralight |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Extralight 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) - custom (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Krono |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Aero Heat |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Revolution Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Extralight Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Time Equipe |
Other Specs of Merlin Extralight
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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Merlin produced the Extralight bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,350.00.
Extralight 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), 63cm (centimeters) and custom (centimeters).
Merlin Road Extralight can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Krono tires and DT Revolution stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Velocity Aero Heat, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium, butted material for the frame. TTT Forma SL high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Extralight to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey ForceLite.
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.