GT SERIES 3 2006 VS Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 specs comparison

GT Series 3 2006 comparison online with competitors

GT Series 3

General Infos
Model Series 3
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Matte Scotch Bright
Sizes - 48
- 50
- 52
- 54
- 56
- 58
- 60
Sizes - 48
- 50
- 52
- 54
- 56
- 58
- 60

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control Levers
Tektro Forged Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Tiagra
Rims manufacturerAlex Crostini R2.1
Spoke nipples typeBrass CP
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT R Archetype Frame Design With Smooth Welded Kinesis 6061 Butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA Road Oversize
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details 3-d Forged And CNC Machined
FSA OS -170
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH Intelliset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer
Gear shift leversShimano Tiagra STI 27 Spd
Rear gear set 11 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

GT Series 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra
Fork materialCarbon and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeReynolds Ouzo Comp Integrated Design

Other Specs of GT Series 3

Component group setsShimano Tiagra
Pedals detailsWellgo Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFizik Pave CP3 With Royal Gel Cushion
Seat post extensionFSA SL-280


Merlin Century Triple 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Century Triple

General Infos
Model Century Triple
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 51cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Prima 199
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale HeadShok SI
Headset sizeCannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin Century Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type 0.6 (inches) Travel
Silk Road Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Century Triple

Component group setsShimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Light
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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