Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA TRIPLE 2003 VS Cannondale SYNAPSE CARBON 3 2006 specs comparison

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Triple

General Infos

Model	Fortius Ultegra Triple
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2003
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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	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic Cosmos
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic 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) Shimano CN-HG93
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	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Merlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extension	Thomson Elite

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3

General Infos

Model	Synapse Carbon 3
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Fine Silver and Pearl White - Patriot Blue and Pearl White -Carbon
Sizes	- 47cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Top Speed
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Shimano 105 Front and Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R550
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R550
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Synapse Carbon Si
Frame type	Not Available
Handlebar construction	Cannondale Fire
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale Fire
Headset size	FSA Carbon Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano 105
Crankset parts and sizes	39/52 Teeth Shimano 105
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Synapse S.A.V.E.

Other Specs of Cannondale Synapse Carbon 3

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Cannondale Road
Seat post extension	Cannondale Carbon-wrapped