Merlin CENTURY (04) 2001 VS Kona KAPU 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Century (04)
General Infos| Model | Century (04) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
Kona Kapu
General Infos| Model | Kapu |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Orange |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Ultrarace |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra Levers Shimano Ultegra Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Open Sport |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. DT Swiss |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Dedacciai SAT Cromoly Butted With Chrome Lugs |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA RD305 OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-150XT |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit X |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth FSA Energy |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Kona Kapu Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero |
| Fork type | Kona Retro Road |
Other Specs of Kona Kapu
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia XR Light Maganese |
| Seat post extension | FSA SL-280 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Century (04) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Century (04) Road here
- Get your Kona Kapu manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Kapu Road here