Kestrel TALON STANDARD ULTEGRA TRIPLE 2003 VS Merlin CENTURY (02) 2001 specs comparison

Kestrel Talon Standard Ultegra Triple 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel Talon Standard Ultegra Triple

General Infos
Model Talon Standard Ultegra Triple
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2003
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Color choice - Red and Carbon Weave
-Midnight Metallic and Carbon Weave
Sizes - 48cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 48cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireNot Available
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpinergy Xaero
Rims manufacturerSpinergy Xaero
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelSpinergy

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionNot Available
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 32/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set9-speed

Kestrel Talon Standard Ultegra Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Ultegra Triple
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer
Fork typeEMS Pro OS

Other Specs of Kestrel Talon Standard Ultegra Triple

Component group setsShimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia SLR
Seat post extension27.2 (millimeters) Diameter


Merlin Century (02) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Century (02)

General Infos
Model Century (02)
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 Campagnolo Record Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Record
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 constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale HeadShok SI
Headset sizeCannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Record
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Record
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin Century (02) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Century (02)

Component group setsCampagnolo Record 10 Speed
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Era
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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