Van Dessel Cycles RIVET 105 2008 VS Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1998 specs comparison
Van Dessel Cycles Rivet 105
General InfosModel | Rivet 105 |
Manufacturer | Van Dessel Cycles |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Carbon with Bright White |
Sizes | - 47.5cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 52.5cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 57.5cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 47.5cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 52.5cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 57.5cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Maxxis Detonator |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Shimano 105 LeversShimano 105 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | FSA RD-88 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon |
Frame type | Carbon |
Handlebar construction | FSA Omega |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | FSA OS190 |
Headset size | FSA Orbit Carbon |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | FSA Gossamer |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 |
Rear gear set | Not Available |
Van Dessel Cycles Rivet 105 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Carbon |
Fork type | Van Dessel Full Carbon |
Other Specs of Van Dessel Cycles Rivet 105
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Van Dessel Titanium |
Seat post extension | FSA SL-280 |

Merlin Triathlon Extralight
General InfosModel | Triathlon Extralight |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
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 23c Michelin Super Comp HD |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN92 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth9-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 CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon Extralight
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSelle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterShimano Dura-Ace |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Van Dessel Cycles provided us with the latest version of its Rivet 105 bike manual
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