Kestrel 500 IRONMAN (02) 2000 VS Merlin FORTIUS CENTAUR 2004 specs comparison

Kestrel 500 Ironman (02) 2000 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel 500 Ironman (02)

General Infos
Model 500 Ironman (02)
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2000
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Color choice -Kona Blue
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Cane Creek BRS200 BL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionSyntace Stratos 200
Handlebar extenderSyntace C-2
Handlebar stem detailsProfile H20
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Bar-end
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Kestrel 500 Ironman (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of Kestrel 500 Ironman (02)

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


Merlin Fortius Centaur 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius Centaur

General Infos
Model Fortius Centaur
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturerMavic Cosmos
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 330
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 108 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Centaur
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
10-speed

Merlin Fortius Centaur Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Campagnolo Centaur
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Centaur
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Centaur

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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