Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 VS Raleigh COMPETITION TRIPLE 2003 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

Raleigh Competition Triple

General Infos

Model	Competition Triple
Manufacturer	Raleigh
Year of production	2003
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Color choice	-White and Black
Sizes	- 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 62cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
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 R-540
Rims manufacturer	16-hole Shimano WH-R540
Spoke nipples type	Aluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel	Bladed Shimano Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Butted Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Mantjs
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	ITM Mantjs
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack Threadless WTB Inner Peace ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Raleigh Competition Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type	Raleigh

Other Specs of Raleigh Competition Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals details	Wellgo Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia ProLink With Carbon Rails
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter ITM Mantjs