Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 VS Cannondale R900 1996 specs comparison

Merlin Century Triple 2001 comparison online with competitors

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 tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
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 constructionTTT Prima 199
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-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 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 setsShimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Concor Light
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Cannondale R900 1996 comparison online with competitors

Cannondale R900

General Infos
Model R900
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 48 cm (centimeters)
- 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerSpinergy Rev-X
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Molded
Carbon Fiber

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAlico Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Vantage

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC45
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN91
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Cannondale R900 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeCannondale

Other Specs of Cannondale R900

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCODA 900R
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248


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