Merlin Road (03) 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Road (03) |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Road (03) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 45 - 47 - 49 - 51 - 53 - 54 - 55 - 56 - 57 - 58 - 59 - 61 - 63 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing9-speed |
Merlin Road (03) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Road (03)
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Available colors | - Signature Satin Finish |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Era |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |
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Merlin Road (03) bike review
Merlin produced the Road (03) bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,285.00.Road (03) bike is available in many sizes such as 45 , 47 , 49 , 51 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 61 and 63 .
Merlin Road Road (03) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Signature Satin Finish .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace dual pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V double-butted tubing material for the frame. ITM Millennium high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Road (03) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Millennium.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 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 Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.