The 1997 Merlin Extralight is a 18 pound a triathlon/road/triathlon bike with a titatium frame. The frame has a brushed finish. The Extralight 1997 1 is a is a light bike at around 20 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $4,650 brand new. The Extralight 1997 1 is fully rigid.
Components
The Extralight 1997 1 comes with Shimano Dura-Ace components, including a TTT Synthesis stem and a Stronglight A9 headset.
Drivetrain
The Extralight 1997 1 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Dura-Ace derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with kevlar Continental Grand Prix tires (622mm x 20mm) and Mavic CXP 30 rims.