Merlin CENTURY (02) 2001 VS Specialized ALLEZ A1 ELITE 2002 specs comparison

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)
Sizes	- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Record Ergo Levers Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Campagnolo Record
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Millennium
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale HeadShok SI
Headset size	Cannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	102 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Record
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Record
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo 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 sets	Campagnolo Record 10 Speed
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Era
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Specialized Allez A1 Elite

General Infos

Model	Allez A1 Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2002
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Color choice	-Yellow
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Specialized Turbo S-Works
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Ritchey Comp Road
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Ritchey Pro
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Bladed Ritchey and DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double Butted Specialized A1 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Ritchey Logic Comp
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Ritchey Logic Road Pro
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic Comp

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Allez A1 Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 105 Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105 GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Specialized C-2

Other Specs of Specialized Allez A1 Elite

Component group sets	Shimano 105 Triple
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Body Geometry Pro
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Pro