Merlin CENTURY (04) 2001 VS Trek 5500 1993 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

Trek 5500

General Infos

Model	5500
Manufacturer	Trek
Year of production	1993
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 50 - 52 - 54 - 56 - 58 - 60 - 62

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 25c Trek IsoTech 5
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Trek and Matrix Sonic
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Trek Design OCLV Carbon Composite
Frame type	Lugged Carbon Fiber
Handlebar construction	Trek System 3 7075 T6 Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Trek System 4 Alloy Direct Connect
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-7401
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 8-speed

Trek 5500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Trek Bonded OCLV Carbon Composite

Other Specs of Trek 5500

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace STI
Pedals details	Look PM196 ARC With Cleats
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Vetta VSL Leather Racing With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension	American Classic Micro-adjust Aluminum Alloy