Merlin FORTIUS CENTAUR 2004 VS Cannondale SYNAPSE 5 TRIPLE 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Fortius Centaur 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius Centaur

General Infos
Model Fortius Centaur
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
Current price Check price Here ==>   
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


Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple 2008 comparison online with competitors

Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple

General Infos
Model Synapse 5 Triple
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2008
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice - Black-Tinted Clear
-Vivid Red
Sizes - 47cm (centimeters)
- 50cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)
- 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 Levers
Shimano BR-R560 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano WH-RS10
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-RS10
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelShimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSynapse Carbon
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionControlTech Compact
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale C4
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Alloy Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC DX10SC
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
Shimano 105 Triple
Gear shift leversShimano 105
Rear gear set 12 - 27 Teeth
10-speed

Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeCannondale Synapse S.A.V.E. Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse 5 Triple

Component group setsShimano 105
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Ponza Lux
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped


Useful links and guides ....