Merlin Fortius 105 2004 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Fortius 105 |
| First production | 2004 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Fortius 105 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Cosmos |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Cosmos |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro 330 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano 105 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Fortius 105 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Fortius 105
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Available colors | - Black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
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Merlin produced the Fortius 105 bike in 2004 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,740.00.
Fortius 105 bike is available in many sizes such as Extra small , Small , Medium and Large .
Merlin Road Fortius 105 can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro tires and Mavic stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Cosmos. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers braking system and Mavic Cosmos hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. ITM Super Italian Pro 330 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Fortius 105 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG53 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.