VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Merlin Extralight

Velopedia Archive ID 89790

Overview

Model year1999
BrandMerlin
ModelExtralight
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID89790
Original MSRP$4,350.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes45cm, 47cm, 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 54cm, 55cm, 56cm, 57cm, 58cm, 59cm, 61cm, 63cm, custom
Weight17.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, butted
ForkTime Equipe
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-7700, 109.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" FSA Orbit
HandlebarTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRitchey ForceLite
SaddleSelle San Marco Rolls
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Dura-Ace
RimsVelocity Aero Heat, 32-hole
SpokesDT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Hutchinson Krono
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube561 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase981 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.