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
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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 tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace SLR Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium SL
Rims manufacturerMavic Ksyrium SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeBonded
Handlebar constructionITM Millenium Wing
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millenium 4-Ever
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeMerlin

Other Specs of Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Not found
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Arione
Seat post extensionReal Design Carbon


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.