Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9 2004 Technical specs and features
Brand | Merlin |
Model | Solis Dura Ace 9 |
First production | 2004 |
Bike category | Road |
Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9 Parts |
Available Sizes | - Xlarge - small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium SSC |
Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 24-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium SO |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium SO |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
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 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 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace SS |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Available colors | - Polished |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
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Merlin Solis Dura Ace 9 bike review
Merlin produced the Solis Dura Ace 9 bike in 2004 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,915.00.
Solis Dura Ace 9 bike is available in many sizes such as Xlarge , small , medium and large .
Merlin Road Solis Dura Ace 9 can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro tires and Mavic Zicral spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL, 18-hole/24-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Mavic Ksyrium SSC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted material for the frame. ITM Millennium SO high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Solis Dura Ace 9 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Millennium SO.
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.