1991-1999 Bicycle Specifications (Bike Specs)


MERLIN EXTRALIGHT

Distributed by:
Merlin Metalworks Inc.
285 Washington Street
Somerville, Ma. 02143

Country of Origin: USA
Sizes Available: 53, 55, 57 (tested), 59, 61 (measured center to top)
Weight: Frame, 2.5 lbs.; Fork 1.3 lbs.; Bike 17.6 lbs.
Frame: Titanium double butted with Sakae Prism alunimun fork

Wheelbase -- 38.5 in.; 98 cm
Seat tube -- 22.5 (22) in.; 57 (56) cm
Top tube -- 22.25 in.; 56.8 cm
Head angle -- 74 degrees
Seat angle -- 73 degrees
Chainstays -- 16.125 in.; 41 cm
Bottom bracket height -- 10.5 in.; 26.6 cm
Fork rake -- 1.5 in.; 3.8 cm
Trail -- 2.3 in.; 6 cm.

Wheels:
Hubs -- Mavic 550 RD, alloy quick release, 126 mm rear axle spacing (frame 130mm spacing)
Spokes -- 28, Wheelsmith 15-gauge double-butted stainless steel, 3 cross
Rims -- Mavic Gel 280
Tires -- Vittoria Corsa CX

Drivetrain:
Derailleurs -- Mavic 840 rear, Mavic braze-on 862 front with Shimano adaptor Clamp band SM-AD10, Mavic 821 shifters
Chain -- Sedisport Pro
Crankset -- Mavic 631, 175 mm crankarms
Bottom bracket -- Merlin cartridge sealed titanium with Grease Guard
Freewheel -- Regina America with aluminum cogs

Components:
Brakes -- Mavic 451, Mavic levers
Pedals -- Mavic 646 LMS clipless
Headset -- Mavic 305
Seatpost -- American Classic
Saddle -- Flite titanium
Bar/stem -- 3TTT Competizione alloy, 42 cm/3TTT alloy, 12 cm



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