Merlin CENTURY (03) 2001 VS Cannondale CAAD8 OPTIMO 1 TRIPLE 2007 specs comparison

Merlin Century (03) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Century (03)

General Infos
Model Century (03)
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 Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
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)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin Century (03) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Century (03)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
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


Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple 2007 comparison online with competitors

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple

General Infos
Model CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2007
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Color choice - Jet Black
-Race Red
Sizes - 48cm (centimeters)
- 50cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 54cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)
- 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 Levers
Cannondale C2 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano WH-R550
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-R550
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelShimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCAAD8 Optimo
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCannondale C3
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale C4
Headset sizeFSA Alloy Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Giga X Pipe
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/52 Teeth
TruVativ Elita 3.2 Triple
Gear shift leversShimano 105
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeCannondale Slice Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Triple

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extensionCannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped


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