Merlin Nitro SL Carbon Road Bike 2019

Lightweight and super-stiff at the bottom bracket the Nitro is extremely responsive and is ready to accelerate when you jump out of the saddle to sprint.

With weight saving and a clean, fuss-free design at the front of our minds we included some versatile dual purpose internal cable routing using the same holes for mechanical and electronic shifting resulting in a very clean look.

While the Nitro SL responds quickly to your pedaling input thanks to its lateral stiffness there is also a small amount of flex engineered into the seat stays to increase vertical compliance giving some welcome additional comfort on longer rides. Key Features The Merlin Nitro SL carbon frame features an intelligently engineered mix of 60 / 40 / 30 Ton High Modulus Carbon and a full carbon fork married up with a carefully selected groupset, wheelset and componentry. With a precise shifting, capable Shimano Ultegra 11 speed groupset and a pair of Fulcrum Racing Quattro wheels the Nitro is ready to race straight out of the box.

Frameset Frame: 60 Ton High Modulus Carbon Fork: Full carbon Weight: 750g (frame only) Wheels Wheels: Choice of Fulcrum Racing 5 LG, Shimano RS500 or Fulcrum Racing 3 C17 Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport II Folding / Continental GP4000s II Drivetrain Gear/Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra ST-R8000 Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 Chainset: Shimano Ultegra R8000 - Choice Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 - Choice of Sizes choosing 11-32+ needs Medium cage rear derailleur Chain: Shimano 11 Speed Pedals: Not included Components Saddle: Choice Seatpost: Deda RSX02 Handlebars: Deda RHM02 Grips: Fizik Stem: Deda Zero 2 Brake calipers: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8000.