Schwinn FASTBACK 2008 VS Merlin TRIATHLON 1997 specs comparison

Schwinn Fastback
General InfosModel | Fastback |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Silver |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Schwalbe Blizzard |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra STI Levers Tektro RX-40 Dual Pivot Front and Tektro RX-40s Single Pivot Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula RB-32 Front: Formula RB-31 |
Rims manufacturer | Alex R500 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Road Tuned |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Road Tuned |
Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 52-42-30 Teeth Truvativ Elita 3.1 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra STI |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Schwinn Fastback Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tiagra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tiagra GS Long Cage |
Fork material | Carbon |
Fork type | Schwinn Black Label Carbon Comp |
Other Specs of Schwinn Fastback
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Ponza |
Seat post extension | Road Tuned Carbon Wrap |

Merlin Triathlon
General InfosModel | Triathlon |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 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 600 Ultegra |
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 Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Profile AirWings |
Handlebar extender | Profile AirStryke |
Handlebar stem details | Profile H2O |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Stronglight A9 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Triathlon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon
Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Fastback bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Fastback Road here
- Get your Merlin Triathlon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Triathlon Road here