Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 VS Kestrel KM40/600 ULTEGRA 1993 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

Kestrel KM40/600 Ultegra

General Infos

Model	KM40/600 Ultegra
Manufacturer	Kestrel
Year of production	1993
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Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 56

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 1.00 (inches) Front: 26 X 1.00 (inches) Panaracer Tecnova II 26x1
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Sun Metal M14A
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Kestrel KM40 Carbon Fiber
Frame type	One-piece Carbon Fiber
Handlebar construction	Scott DH
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Nitto Technomic
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	44/56 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra With Flite Controls Mount
Rear gear set	13 - 23 Teeth 7-speed

Kestrel KM40/600 Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Kestrel EMS Composite

Other Specs of Kestrel KM40/600 Ultegra

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals details	Shimano 600 Ultegra Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension	Shimano 600 Ultegra