Merlin CENTURY (03) 2001 VS Cannondale R4000 2000 specs comparison

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 tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
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) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
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

Cannondale R4000

General Infos

Model	R4000
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2000
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Color choice	-Fire Road Red
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Mavic Mektronic Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Hugi 240 Front: CODA Competition
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cinelli Nerve
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Time Composite
Headset size	1 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-89R
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Mavic Mektronic
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale R4000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Mavic Mektronic
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Cannondale Slice

Other Specs of Cannondale R4000

Component group sets	Mavic Mektronic
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	CODA Competition
Seat post extension	Thomson Elite Offset