Bianchi D2 CARBON CROSS CONCEPT 2009 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 specs comparison

Bianchi D2 Carbon Cross Concept

General Infos

Model	D2 Carbon Cross Concept
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	-Natural Carbon
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 Vittoria Cross XG Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers Avid Shorty 4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Aksium
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Aksium
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	FSA Omega Compact
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Bianchi RC Forged Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC DX10SC
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	36/46 Teeth FSA Gossamer Cross
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Bianchi D2 Carbon Cross Concept Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra SL
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Bianchi Cyclocross

Other Specs of Bianchi D2 Carbon Cross Concept

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bianchi RC Carbon Fiber

Merlin Cyclocross XL

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross XL
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
Current price	Check price Here ==>
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