Merlin Triathlon Extralight 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Triathlon Extralight |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Merlin Triathlon Extralight Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 20c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic CXP 30 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace |
| Handlebar extender | Syntace C-2 |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN91 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Down-tube |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Triathlon Extralight Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon Extralight
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Available colors | - Brushed |
| Weight | 18.7 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
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Merlin produced the Triathlon Extralight bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,650.00.
Triathlon Extralight bike is available in many sizes such as 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters) and 59 cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road Triathlon Extralight can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 20c Continental Grand Prix kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 30, 28-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium, double-butted material for the frame. Syntace high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Triathlon Extralight to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace down-tube gear shift levers.