Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 VS Cannondale CAAD9 OPTIMO 3 COMPACT 2007 specs comparison

Merlin Century Triple

General Infos

Model	Century Triple
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	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Century Triple Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Century Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra Triple
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

Cannondale CAAD9 Optimo 3 Compact

General Infos

Model	CAAD9 Optimo 3 Compact
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2007
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Color choice	- Race Red -Raw Hi-Bright
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Shimano 105 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R561
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R561
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	CAAD9 Optimo
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C3
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	FSA Alloy Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes	34/50 Teeth Shimano 105 Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale CAAD9 Optimo 3 Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Cannondale Slice Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD9 Optimo 3 Compact

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extension	Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped