Bianchi ADVANTAGE 1998 VS Specialized CROSSROADS ELITE 2006 specs comparison

Bianchi Advantage

General Infos

Model	Advantage
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	- matte faded blue -Candy red
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) - womens 16.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches)
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) - womens 16.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Cheng Shin C-1053
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Chang Star 296 Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano RM40 Front: Shimano AceraX
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Araya TX-350
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Steel
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Kalloy Aluminum
Headset size	1 (inches) Victor VP-H67

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-4.0
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Bianchi Advantage Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Spinner

Other Specs of Bianchi Advantage

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-943
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Velo VL-243
Seat post extension	26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242

Specialized Crossroads Elite

General Infos

Model	Crossroads Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2006
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Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Small - medium - large - xlarge - womens small - womens medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 38c Specialized Infinity EX With Armadillo
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano New Alivio Integrated With Shift Levers Levers Linear Pull With Modulator Brakes Forged Alloy
Hubs for disc brakes	QR QR Rear: Shimano Paralax Cassette Double Sealed Double Sealed Forged Front: Specialized Forged
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Alex DH-19
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Specialized Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	A1 Premium Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	14 Degree Sweep 80 (millimeters) Rise Specialized Alloy
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Forged Alloy High Polish Specialized Adjustable
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge Square Taper TH Sport
Crankset parts and sizes	48Ax38x28 Super Shifter III Polished Arms With Chainguard Teeth Sugino RD
Gear shift levers	Shimano New Alivio Rapidfire
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Specialized Crossroads Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	31.8 Clamp Bottom Pull Shimano Nexave
Derailleur (Rear)	Long Cage Shimano Deore
Fork material	Single Crown Steel and aluminum
Fork type	40 (millimeters) Specialized TCR-03IT

Other Specs of Specialized Crossroads Elite

Component group sets	Hybrid Mix
Pedals details	Specialized Platform Nylon With Kryton Top
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	With Web Springs Specialized Super Comfort Plush
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension