Merlin Odyssey 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Odyssey
First production 1999
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Odyssey Parts   
Available Sizes - 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Krono
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesReal
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Aero Heat
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Stronglight Speedlight
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Odyssey Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeTime Equipe

Other Specs of Merlin Odyssey

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Available colors - Brushed
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Merlin Odyssey bike review

Merlin produced the Odyssey bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,900.00.
Odyssey bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road Odyssey can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Krono tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Velocity Aero Heat, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers braking system and Real hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. TTT Forma SL high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Odyssey to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Stronglight Speedlight, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 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.