Bianchi EV3 AL/CARBON CENTAUR 2004 VS Merlin TRIATHLON EXTRALIGHT 1998 specs comparison

Bianchi EV3 Al/Carbon Centaur
General InfosModel | EV3 Al/Carbon Centaur |
Manufacturer | Bianchi |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Dark Blue Fade-Celeste Team |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 51cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 57cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 59cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters)- 62cm (centimeters)- 63cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 51cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 57cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 59cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters)- 62cm (centimeters)- 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo LeversCampagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 20-holeMavic Ksyrium Equipe |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | BladedMavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Bianchi RC XL EV3/carbon Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ITM Mantjs Super Over |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ITM Mantjs Super Over |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Campagnolo Record |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | Campagnolo Centaur |
Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo |
Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth10-speed |
Bianchi EV3 Al/Carbon Centaur Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Campagnolo Centaur |
Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Centaur |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
Fork type | Bianchi Carbon |
Other Specs of Bianchi EV3 Al/Carbon Centaur
Component group sets | Campagnolo Centaur |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsFi'zi:k Pave |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterBianchi Carbon |

Merlin Triathlon Extralight
General InfosModel | Triathlon Extralight |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Brushed |
Sizes | - 51 cm (centimeters)- 53 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 57 cm (centimeters)- 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp HD |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace LeversShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN92 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethShimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 26 Teeth9-speed |
Merlin Triathlon Extralight Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Triathlon Extralight
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSelle San Marco Strada |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterShimano Dura-Ace |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Bianchi provided us with the latest version of its EV3 Al/Carbon Centaur bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Bianchi EV3 Al/Carbon Centaur Road here
- Get your Merlin Triathlon Extralight manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Triathlon Extralight Road here