Merlin Century (03) 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Century (03)
First production 2001
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Merlin Century (03) Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 53 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 59 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 61 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale HeadShok SI
Headset sizeCannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
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 set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin Century (03) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type 0.6 (inches) Travel
Silk Road Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Century (03)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Signature Satin Finish
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Era
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Merlin Century (03) bike review

Merlin produced the Century (03) bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,980.00.
Century (03) bike is available in many sizes such as 51cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 61cm (centimeters).
Merlin Road Century (03) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Signature Satin Finish .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace dual pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used MTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V tubing material for the frame. ITM Millennium high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Century (03) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Cannondale HeadShok SI.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.