Merlin Extralight Short 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Extralight Short |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Extralight Short 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) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp HD |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Record Levers Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Campagnolo Record Cassette Front: Campagnolo Record |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy 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 type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 101 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Record |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Record |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Extralight Short 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 type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Short
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Record |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Campagnolo Record |
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Merlin Extralight Short bike review
Merlin produced the Extralight Short bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $5,250.00.
Extralight Short 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) and 59 cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road Extralight Short can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Super Comp HD 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 Front: Campagnolo Record, Rear: Campagnolo Record cassette hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted material for the frame. TTT Forma SL high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Extralight Short 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.