Merlin CENTURY (03) 2001 VS Litespeed CLASSIC (07) 1997 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


Litespeed Classic (07) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Litespeed Classic (07)

General Infos
Model Classic (07)
Manufacturer Litespeed
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 49 cm (centimeters)
- 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c IRC PaperLite Plus Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium With 6Al and 4V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Competizone
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Record 84
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Litespeed Classic (07) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeLook

Other Specs of Litespeed Classic (07)

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Avocet O2 40R Kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Shimano 600 Ultegra


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