Sampson Contrail Centaur 2003 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Sampson |
| Model | Contrail Centaur |
| First production | 2003 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Sampson Contrail Centaur Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 20 (inches) / 50 (cm) - 21 (inches) / 53 (cm) - 22 (inches) / 56 (cm) - 23 (inches) / 59 (cm) - 24 (inches) / 62 (cm) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Carbon |
| 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 | Mavic Ksyrium SSC |
| Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Aero Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carve Seat Stays Columbus Airplane |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kestrel EMS Carbon |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | 3T Zepp |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek |
Gearing Specs
| 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 - 23 Teeth 10-speed |
Sampson Contrail Centaur Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Kestrel EMS Pro |
Other Specs of Sampson Contrail Centaur
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Optional |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
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Sampson Contrail Centaur bike review
Sampson produced the Contrail Centaur bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,249.00.
Contrail Centaur bike is available in many sizes such as 50cm (centimeters), 53cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 59cm (centimeters) and 62cm (centimeters).
Sampson Road Contrail Centaur can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Carbon tires and Mavic Zicral spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Ksyrium SSC SL, 18-hole/20-hole. Sampson equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Centaur dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Centaur Ergo levers braking system and Mavic Ksyrium SSC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Sampson used Columbus Airplane, Carve seat stays material for the frame. Kestrel EMS carbon high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Contrail Centaur to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of 3T Zepp.
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 Sampson, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Centaur Ergo gear shift levers.