VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Merlin Triathlon

Velopedia Archive ID 61169

Overview

Model year1997
BrandMerlin
ModelTriathlon
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID61169
Original MSRP$3,300.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm
Weight19.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkWound Up
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe BRS 200 SL brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Stronglight A9
HandlebarProfile AirWings
Handlebar extensionsProfile AirStryke
StemProfile H2O
SaddleSelle San Marco Strada, titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic CXP 30, 28-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 20c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube555 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle76°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Wheelbase1011 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.