Bianchi XL CARBON/CHORUS 2003 VS Merlin EXTRALIGHT RECORD 2005 specs comparison

Bianchi XL Carbon/Chorus

General Infos

Model	XL Carbon/Chorus
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2003
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Color choice	-Natural Matte
Sizes	- 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers Campagnolo Chorus 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 Carbon
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Deda Elementi Newton
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Deda Elementi Newton
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	104 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Bianchi Carbon
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set	13 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Bianchi XL Carbon/Chorus Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Campagnolo Chorus
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Chorus
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork type	Bianchi Carbon

Other Specs of Bianchi XL Carbon/Chorus

Component group sets	Road Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Bianchi Carbon

Merlin Extralight Record

General Infos

Model	Extralight Record
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Not found
Sizes	- 45cm (centimeters) - 47cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) - custom (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Record Ergo Levers Campagnolo Record Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium SL
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Ksyrium SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3AL and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	ITM Millenium Wing
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	ITM Millenium 4-Ever
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Record
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Record
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Merlin Extralight Record Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Campagnolo Record
Derailleur (Rear)	Campagnolo Record
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Merlin

Other Specs of Merlin Extralight Record

Component group sets	Campagnolo Record
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Fi'zi:k Arione
Seat post extension	Real Design Carbon