Merlin Extralight Triple 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Extralight Triple
First production 2001
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Extralight Triple 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 Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Prima 199
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Forgie
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin Extralight Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeReynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Triple

Component group setsShimano Ultegra Triple
Available colors - Signature Satin Finish
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Light
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Merlin Extralight Triple bike review

Merlin produced the Extralight Triple bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,175.00.
Extralight Triple 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 Triple 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 Ultegra dual pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V double-butted tubing material for the frame. TTT Prima 199 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Extralight Triple to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Forgie.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.