Bianchi VIA NIRONE 7/ SHIMANO TIAGRA TRIPLE 2008 VS Merlin FORTIUS ULTEGRA TRIPLE 2003 specs comparison

Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Tiagra Triple

General Infos

Model	Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Tiagra Triple
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Celeste -Blue Jazz
Sizes	- 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Dynamic
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Tiagra STI Levers RC-466E Forged Alloy Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Joytech F192SB Front: Joytech A141SB Alloy
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Rigida Flyer
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon and Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
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 ZS-4 Custom

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-630 Triple
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Tiagra Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Tiagra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Bianchi FL5

Other Specs of Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Tiagra Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Tiagra
Pedals details	Look KEO Easy
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	San Marco Ponza Steel
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter RC SP-928-G Carbon Fiber

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Triple

General Infos

Model	Fortius Ultegra Triple
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- Small - medium - med/large - large - xlarge

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	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Cosmos
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Mavic Cosmos
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	3T Forgie XL
Headset size	Cane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin Fortius Ultegra Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Ultegra Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Merlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Ultegra Triple

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Aspide
Seat post extension	Thomson Elite