Bianchi XL CARBON/CHORUS 2003 VS Merlin PROTEUS DURA-ACE 2005 specs comparison
Bianchi XL Carbon/Chorus
General Infos| Model | XL Carbon/Chorus |
| Manufacturer | Bianchi |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 Proteus Dura-Ace
General Infos| Model | Proteus Dura-Ace |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (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 | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace SLR 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 | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Bonded |
| 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) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber |
| Fork type | Merlin |
Other Specs of Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Arione |
| Seat post extension | Real Design Carbon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Bianchi provided us with the latest version of its XL Carbon/Chorus bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Bianchi XL Carbon/Chorus Road here
- Get your Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Proteus Dura-Ace Road here
