Merlin Extralight 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Extralight
First production 1998
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Extralight Parts   
Available Sizes - 45 cm (centimeters)
- 47 cm (centimeters)
- 49 cm (centimeters)
- 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Record Levers
Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Record
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Campagnolo Record

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 101 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Record
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Record
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set 11 - 26 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Extralight Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Record
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Record
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight

Component group setsCampagnolo Record
Available colors - Brushed
Weight 18.5
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Campagnolo Record


Merlin Extralight bike review

Merlin produced the Extralight bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,000.00.
Extralight bike is available in many sizes such as 45 cm (centimeters), 47 cm (centimeters), 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters), 61 cm (centimeters) and 63 cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road Extralight can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Record dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Record levers braking system and Campagnolo Record hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted material for the frame. TTT Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Extralight to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Record, 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 Record Ergo gear shift levers.