Merlin Road Long 1997 Technical specs and features
Brand | Merlin |
Model | Road Long |
First production | 1997 |
Bike category | Road |
Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Merlin Road Long Parts |
Available Sizes | - 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
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) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Road Long Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Road Long
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Available colors | - Brushed |
Weight | 18.6 |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Shimano Dura-Ace |
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Merlin produced the Road Long bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,050.00.
Road Long bike is available in many sizes such as 45 cm (centimeters), 47 cm (centimeters), 49 cm (centimeters), 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 59 cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road Road Long can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace 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 Road Long to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
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.