Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 VS Nishiki BETA 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

Nishiki Beta

General Infos

Model	Beta
Manufacturer	Nishiki
Year of production	1993
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Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 48 - 51 - 54 - 56 - 58 - 61

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	650 X 20c Michelin Hi-Lite Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	650c Wheels
Brakeset type	Levers Shimano 105SC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Sun Metal M14A
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	DB Chrome-moly
Frame type	TIG-welded Steel
Handlebar construction	Modolo Anatomic Alloy Drop
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	NFS Design TIG Welded CRO-MO 90deg
Headset size	Not Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	42/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105SC STI
Rear gear set	12 - 21 Teeth 8-speed

Nishiki Beta Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105SC
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	Nishiki Straight Blade Unicrown

Other Specs of Nishiki Beta

Component group sets	Shimano 105SC STI
Pedals details	Shimano SPD 525 Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Vetta (inches)SL (inches) Style
Seat post extension	Kalloy SP-248 Alloy