Bianchi CARBON VIRATA 1994 VS Merlin XL COMPACT TRIPLE (02) 2002 specs comparison

Bianchi Carbon Virata 1994 comparison online with competitors

Bianchi Carbon Virata

General Infos
Model Carbon Virata
Manufacturer Bianchi
Year of production 1994
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 49
- 51
- 53
- 55
- 57
- 59
- 61
Sizes - 49
- 51
- 53
- 55
- 57
- 59
- 61

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Flash M23
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano 105 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturerMavic Open 4 CD
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Main Triangle and Tange Prestige Rear Stays
Frame typeLugged Carbon Fiber
Handlebar constructionSR Modolo Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSR FX Cold-forged
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Bianchi Carbon Virata Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type Triple-butted
Chromoly

Other Specs of Bianchi Carbon Virata

Component group setsShimano 105 STI
Pedals detailsShimano 105
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta SL Racing
Seat post extensionKalloy SP-248


Merlin XL Compact Triple (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact Triple (02)

General Infos
Model XL Compact Triple (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medum/large
- small
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/16/14ga Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millennium
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-7703
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace Triple
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Merlin XL Compact Triple (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact Triple (02)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace Triple
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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