Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 78970
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Road |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 78970 |
| Original MSRP | $3,200.00 |
| Colors | Brushed |
| Sizes | 45 cm, 47 cm, 49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, 63 cm |
| Weight | 22 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium |
| Fork | Wound Up |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN71, 115mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 25 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
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| Headset | 1" Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Handlebar | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | TTT Synthesis |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Squadra HDP, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | American Classic, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
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| Rims | Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 561 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.