Merlin Extralight 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Extralight
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Extralight Parts   
Available Sizes - 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)
- custom (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 brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex CD
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
Seamless
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
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 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Record
Crankset parts and sizesCampagnolo Record
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-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 and Vectran Fiber Composite
Fork typeTime Vectran

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight

Component group setsCampagnolo Record
Available colors - Satin
Weight 17.4
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Campagnolo Record


Merlin Extralight bike review

Merlin produced the Extralight bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,600.00.
Extralight bike is available in many sizes such as 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) and custom (centimeters).
Merlin Road Extralight can be found in one single color which is Satin.
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 CD, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Record dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Record levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS325 titanium, seamless, butted with 6Al/4V titanium dropouts 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 TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Record 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.