Merlin Fortius Ultegra 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Fortius Ultegra
First production 2003
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Fortius Ultegra Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- medium
- med/large
- large
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturer 24-hole and 28-hole
Mavic Cosmos
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3T Forgie XL
Headset sizeCane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Available colors - Not found
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


Merlin Fortius Ultegra bike review

Merlin produced the Fortius Ultegra bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,905.00.
Fortius Ultegra bike is available in many sizes such as Small , medium , med/large , large and xlarge .
Merlin Road Fortius Ultegra can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race tires and Mavic stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Cosmos, 24-hole/28-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra 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. 3T Forgie XL high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Fortius Ultegra to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of 3T Forgie XL.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG93 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.