Merlin CENTURY (03) 2001 VS Kestrel AIRFOIL PRO SL 2009 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

Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL

General Infos

Model	Airfoil Pro SL
Manufacturer	Kestrel
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	-Blue and White and Carbon
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700c Vittoria Diamonte Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Profile Quick Stop Carbon Aero Levers Shimano Ultegra SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Profile Alu Base
Handlebar extender	Profile T-2 Cobra Carbon Clip-On
Handlebar stem details	Profile H2OS
Headset size	1 1/4 (inches) FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Not Available
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Ultegra SL Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes	42/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra SL
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 10-speed

Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra SL
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SL
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon With Carbon Steerer
Fork type	Kestrel Airfoil Pro EMS SL

Other Specs of Kestrel Airfoil Pro SL

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra SL
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Kestrel Triathlon Gel
Seat post extension	Kestrel Airfoil EMS