Kestrel 500SCI (02) 2000 VS Merlin FORTIUS 105 2004 specs comparison

Kestrel 500SCi (02) 2000 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel 500SCi (02)

General Infos
Model 500SCi (02)
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2000
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Color choice - Mango Yellow
- Red
- Sky Blue
-Black
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 Shimano Dura-Ace Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
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 constructionITM Super Italian
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 21 Teeth
9-speed

Kestrel 500SCi (02) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Kestrel 500SCi (02)

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


Merlin Fortius 105 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius 105

General Infos
Model Fortius 105
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 Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 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 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Fortius 105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius 105

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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