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| Model year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Merlin |
| Model | Century (03) |
| Bicycle type | Road race & triathlon |
| Archive ID | 91178 |
| Original MSRP | $4,980.00 |
| Colors | Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes | 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 61cm |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | MTS size-specific 3AL/2.5V tubing |
| Fork | Silk Road Carbon, 0.6" travel |
| Fork material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
| Rear shock | Merlin proprietary pivotless rear suspension, 1.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-7700, 109.5mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace dual pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers |
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| Headset | Cannondale oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI |
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| Handlebar | ITM Millennium |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Cannondale HeadShok SI |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Era |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 560 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1009 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.