The Merlin Century is an all new innovative design utilizing Cannondale's Silk Road suspension front fork in combination with our lightweight pivotless rear suspension, affording its rider unparalled comfort. Whether you are enjoying a beautiful ride on the country roads of southern Vermont or a scenic tour along the northern California coast, the Century is the perfect choice.
Cannondale's Silk Road suspension fork, offering increased comfort on rough roads and long rides.

Oversized 1 3/4" diameter down tube.

Merlin 6Al-4V titanium machined dropouts.

Large diameter 7/8" butted V-bend chainstays for drivetrain stiffness.

Chain hanger (all sizes) and pump peg (53-63 cm)

Geometry by Tom Kellogg

Optional custom geometry through Merlin's "Made-to-Measure" program

Lifetime warranty*


FRAME SIZE (CM, CTR-TOP)

51

53

55

57

59

61
FRAME SIZE (CM, CTR-CTR)

49.3

51.3

53.3

55.3

57.3

59.3
HEAD ANGLE (DEGREES)

72.5

73.0

73.0

73.0

73.0

73.0
SEAT ANGLE (DEGREES)

74.0

74.0

73.5

73.0

73.0

72.5
TOP TUBE (CM)

53.8

55.0

56.0

57.0

58.0

59.0
CHAINSTAY (CM)

42.5

42.5

42.5

42.5

42.5

42.5
WHEELBASE (CM)

99.5

100.3

100.9

101.4

102.4

102.8
STANDOVER HEIGHT (CM)

80.2

81.2

82.0

82.9

83.7

84.6
BOTTOM-BRACKET DROP (CM)

7.3

7.3

7.3

7.3

7.3

7.3
HEAD TUBE LENGTH (CM)

11.4

11.4

11.4

11.4

11.4

11.4
FORK RAKE (CM)

4.5

4.5

4.5

4.5

4.5

4.5
FRAME WEIGHTS (LBS)

3.45

3.6

3.8

4.0

4.15

4.3
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