Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 VS Kestrel TALON SL ROAD 2011 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


Kestrel Talon SL Road 2011 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel Talon SL Road

General Infos
Model Talon SL Road
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Carbon and Blue
Sizes - 48cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra Levers
Oval R700 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerOval W745 Carbon and alloy Clincher
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction Shallow Drop
Oval R700S
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsOval R700
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 44E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra
Rear gear set 11 - 23 Teeth
10-speed

Kestrel Talon SL Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon
Fork typeEMS Pro SL

Other Specs of Kestrel Talon SL Road

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOval SR500 With CroMo Rails
Seat post extensionKestrel EMS Pro With Ritchey Clamp System


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