Bianchi IMOLA 2009 VS Merlin RSR 1998 specs comparison

Bianchi Imola

General Infos

Model	Imola
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2009
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Color choice	-Blue
Sizes	- 44cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 44cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra STI Levers Shimano Tiagra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Joytech JY-F192SB Front: Joytech JY-A141SB
Rims manufacturer	Jalco DRX4000
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Reynolds 631 Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	FSA Omega
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Bianchi RC Forged Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) VP-A51AE

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC X9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Not Available
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth Prowheel Ounce-632 Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Bianchi Imola Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Bianchi Imola

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Look KEO Easy
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extension	Bianchi RC Alloy

Merlin RSR

General Infos

Model	RSR
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium and G4 Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 105SC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin RSR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Kinesis

Other Specs of Merlin RSR

Component group sets	Shimano 105SC
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic