Bianchi AXIS 2008 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 specs comparison

Bianchi Axis

General Infos

Model	Axis
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2008
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Metal Black
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 32c WTB Cross Wolf Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra STI Levers Avid Shorty 4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Tiagra
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic CXP 22S
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Hydraformed 7005 Alloy
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Deda Elementi Big Piega Alloy
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	RC DA-32 3D Forged Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z Deep

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC 951
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	36/50 Teeth Prowheel Ounce-620 Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Bianchi Axis Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano LX
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Bianchi FC7

Other Specs of Bianchi Axis

Component group sets	Cyclocross Mix
Pedals details	VP-M31
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V Como
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter RC SP-928-G Carbon Fiber

Merlin Cyclocross XL

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross XL
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma SL
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross XL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork material	Dedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork type	Steelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross XL

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert