Bianchi XL BORON/CENTAUR 2003 VS Merlin ROAD (03) 2001 specs comparison
Bianchi XL Boron/Centaur
General Infos| Model | XL Boron/Centaur |
| Manufacturer | Bianchi |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-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 Continental Grand Prix Supersonic |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 20-hole Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Aero Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Bianchi RC XL Boron |
| 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 | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 111 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Centaur |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Campagnolo Centaur |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 26 Teeth 10-speed |
Bianchi XL Boron/Centaur Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Bianchi Carbon |
Other Specs of Bianchi XL Boron/Centaur
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Fi'zi:k Pave |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Bianchi Carbon |
Merlin Road (03)
General Infos| Model | Road (03) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 45 - 47 - 49 - 51 - 53 - 54 - 55 - 56 - 57 - 58 - 59 - 61 - 63 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin Road (03) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Road (03)
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Era |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Bianchi provided us with the latest version of its XL Boron/Centaur bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Bianchi XL Boron/Centaur Road here
- Get your Merlin Road (03) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Road (03) Road here