Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace 2005 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Proteus Dura-Ace |
| First production | 2005 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 20 (inches) / 51 (cm) - 21 (inches) / 53 (cm) - 22 (inches) / 55 (cm) - 22 (inches) / 57 (cm) - 23 (inches) / 59 (cm) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace SLR Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium SL |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Bonded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Millenium Wing |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Millenium 4-Ever |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber |
| Fork type | Merlin |
Other Specs of Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Arione |
| Seat post extension | Real Design Carbon |
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Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace bike review
Merlin produced the Proteus Dura-Ace bike in 2005 and can be classified as a Road bicycle.
Proteus Dura-Ace bike is available in many sizes such as 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters) and 59cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road Proteus Dura-Ace can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick tires while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Ksyrium SL. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace SLR brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Mavic Ksyrium SL hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. ITM Millenium Wing high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Proteus Dura-Ace to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Millenium 4-Ever.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano Dura-Ace chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.