Merlin CENTURY (04) 2001 VS BMC PRO MACHINE 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Century (04)

General Infos

Model	Century (04)
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 Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Ultegra
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	TTT Prima 199
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-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Century (04) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Century (04)

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Concor Light
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

BMC Pro Machine

General Infos

Model	Pro Machine
Manufacturer	BMC
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	- Team Red -Team White
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 47cm (inches) - 49cm (inches) - 51cm (inches) - 53cm (inches) - 55cm (inches) - 57cm (inches) - 59cm (inches) - 61cm (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	DT Swiss Mon Chasseral
Rims manufacturer	DT Swiss Mon Chasseral
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	DT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	BMC Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Easton EC90
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	31.8 (millimeters) Clamp Easton EA90
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear gear set	12 - 27 Teeth 10-speed

BMC Pro Machine Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork type	Easton EC90 SLX

Other Specs of BMC Pro Machine

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	Easton EC70