Merlin FORTIUS CENTAUR 2004 VS Kestrel TALON DELUXE DURA ACE 2003 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


Kestrel Talon Deluxe Dura Ace 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel Talon Deluxe Dura Ace

General Infos
Model Talon Deluxe Dura Ace
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 2003
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Color choice - Red and Carbon Weave
-Midnight Metallic and Carbon Weave
Sizes - 48cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireNot Available
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Ksyrium SSC
Rims manufacturer 18-hole and 20-hole
Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel Aero
Mavic Zicral

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionEMS Pro SL
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-7701
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set9-speed

Kestrel Talon Deluxe Dura Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer
Fork typeEMS Pro OS

Other Specs of Kestrel Talon Deluxe Dura Ace

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia SLR
Seat post extension27.2 (millimeters) Diameter


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