Merlin FORTIUS CENTAUR 2003 VS Slingshot RD-2 650C 1996 specs comparison
Merlin Fortius Centaur
General Infos| Model | Fortius Centaur |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - med/large - large - xlarge |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - med/large - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Proton |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Campagnolo Proton |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Campagnolo Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 3T Forgie XL |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3T Forgie XL |
| Headset size | Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 102 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Centaur |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Centaur |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 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 type | Merlin Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Centaur
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco ODS |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
Slingshot RD-2 650c
General Infos| Model | RD-2 650c |
| Manufacturer | Slingshot |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 20c Specialized Turbo T |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Sachs 5000 Levers Sachs 5000 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Metal ME14A |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Slingshot |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/56 Teeth Sachs 5000 |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs 5000 Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 21 Teeth 8-speed |
Slingshot RD-2 650c Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Sachs 5000 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs 5000 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Tange Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange |
Other Specs of Slingshot RD-2 650c
| Component group sets | Sachs 5000 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Custom Mid-frame Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Avocet O2 Air |
| Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter Titec AL-235 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Fortius Centaur bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Fortius Centaur Road here
- Get your Slingshot RD-2 650c manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Slingshot RD-2 650c Road here