Merlin CENTURY (01) 2001 VS Van Dessel Cycles RIVET RIVAL 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Century (01) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Century (01)

General Infos
Model Century (01)
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)
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 Chorus Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Chorus
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 Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Chorus
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin Century (01) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Century (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Chorus 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


Van Dessel Cycles Rivet Rival 2008 comparison online with competitors

Van Dessel Cycles Rivet Rival

General Infos
Model Rivet Rival
Manufacturer Van Dessel Cycles
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Carbon with Bright White
Sizes - 47.5cm (centimeters)
- 50cm (centimeters)
- 52.5cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57.5cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireMaxxis Detonator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type SRAM Rival Levers
SRAM Rival Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerFSA RD-88
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon
Frame typeCarbon
Handlebar constructionFSA Omega
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS190
Headset sizeFSA Orbit Carbon

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesFSA Gossamer
Gear shift leversSRAM Rival
Rear gear setNot Available

Van Dessel Cycles Rivet Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM Rival
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM Rival
Fork materialCarbon
Fork typeVan Dessel Full Carbon

Other Specs of Van Dessel Cycles Rivet Rival

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVan Dessel Titanium
Seat post extensionFSA SL-280


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