The 1997 Merlin Road is a 18 pound a triathlon/road bike with a titatium frame. The frame comes in tom or brushed. The Road 1997 is a is a light bike at around 20 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $3,900 brand new. The Road 1997 is fully rigid.
Components
The Road 1997 comes with Shimano Dura-Ace components, including a TTT Synthesis stem, a Shimano Dura-Ace headset and dual-control Shimano Dura-Ace STI shifters.
Drivetrain
The Road 1997 has 9 speeds and has a Shimano Dura-Ace derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp tires (622mm x 23mm) and Mavic Reflex SUP rims.