Bianchi XL CARBON/CHORUS 2003 VS Merlin XL COMPACT (01) 2002 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 XL Compact (01)
General Infos| Model | XL Compact (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - medium/large - small - xlarge |
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 | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro 260 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | ITM Big One Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
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 AC-H |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Centaur |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Centaur Ergo |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 10-speed |
Merlin XL Compact (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Campagnolo Centaur |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
| Fork type | Merlin M-26 Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (01)
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Centaur |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| 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 Carbon/Chorus bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Bianchi XL Carbon/Chorus Road here
- Get your Merlin XL Compact (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XL Compact (01) Road here