Merlin Fortius Centaur 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Merlin
Model Fortius Centaur
First production 2003
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Available Sizes - Small
- medium
- med/large
- large
- xlarge


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Proton
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Campagnolo Proton
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Campagnolo Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3T Forgie XL
Headset sizeCane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Centaur
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo 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 typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Centaur

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Available colors - Not found
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco ODS
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


Merlin Fortius Centaur bike review

Merlin produced the Fortius Centaur bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,980.00.
Fortius Centaur bike is available in many sizes such as Small , medium , med/large , large and xlarge .
Merlin Road Fortius Centaur can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race tires and Campagnolo stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Campagnolo Proton, 28-hole. Merlin equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Centaur dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Centaur Ergo levers braking system and Campagnolo Proton hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Merlin used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. 3T Forgie XL high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Fortius Centaur to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of 3T Forgie XL.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Centaur, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Campagnolo Record chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Merlin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Centaur Ergo gear shift levers.