Merlin CENTURY (01) 2001 VS Bianchi XL ALUMINUM/RECORD 2001 specs comparison
Merlin Century (01)
General InfosModel | Century (01) |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Signature Satin Finish |
Sizes | - 51cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 57cm (centimeters)- 59cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 51cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 57cm (centimeters)- 59cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters) |
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 Chorus Ergo LeversCampagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Campagnolo Chorus |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Open Pro |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ITM Millennium |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Cannondale HeadShok SI |
Headset size | Cannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Campagnolo Record |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 102 (millimeters) SpindleCampagnolo Chorus |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCampagnolo Chorus |
Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing10-speed |
Merlin Century (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Campagnolo Chorus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Chorus |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | 0.6 (inches) TravelSilk Road Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Century (01)
Component group sets | Campagnolo Chorus 10 Speed |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelMerlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Era |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |

Bianchi XL Aluminum/Record
General InfosModel | XL Aluminum/Record |
Manufacturer | Bianchi |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black Team |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 51cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 57cm (centimeters)- 59cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters)- 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 3000 Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Campagnolo Record Ergo LeversCampagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bianchi Carbon |
Rims manufacturer | 16-holeBianchi Levitation |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Double-buttedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Bianchi Reparto Corse Aluminum XL Evolution |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ITM Super Italian Pro 260 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek ZS-5 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Campagnolo Chorus |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | 111 (millimeters) SpindleCampagnolo Record |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCampagnolo Record |
Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Record Ergo |
Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth10-speed |
Bianchi XL Aluminum/Record Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onCampagnolo Chorus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Record |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Bianchi Carbon |
Other Specs of Bianchi XL Aluminum/Record
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) DiameterBianchi Titanium |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Century (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Century (01) Road here
- Get your Bianchi XL Aluminum/Record manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi XL Aluminum/Record Road here