Merlin FORTIUS CENTAUR 2004 VS BMC PRO MACHINE 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Fortius Centaur 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius Centaur

General Infos
Model Fortius Centaur
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Black
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturerMavic Cosmos
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 330
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 108 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Centaur
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
10-speed

Merlin Fortius Centaur Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Campagnolo Centaur
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Centaur
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Centaur

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


BMC Pro Machine 2009 comparison online with competitors

BMC Pro Machine

General Infos
Model Pro Machine
Manufacturer BMC
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Team Red
-Team White
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 47cm (inches)
- 49cm (inches)
- 51cm (inches)
- 53cm (inches)
- 55cm (inches)
- 57cm (inches)
- 59cm (inches)
- 61cm (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDT Swiss Mon Chasseral
Rims manufacturerDT Swiss Mon Chasseral
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsBMC Unidirectional Carbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionEaston EC90
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 31.8 (millimeters) Clamp
Easton EA90
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Dura-Ace
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

BMC Pro Machine Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon and carbon Steerer
Fork typeEaston EC90 SLX

Other Specs of BMC Pro Machine

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


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