Merlin CENTURY (02) 2001 VS Bianchi VIA NIRONE 7 ALU CARBON ULTEGRA/105 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Century (02) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Century (02)

General Infos
Model Century (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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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 tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Record Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Record
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale HeadShok SI
Headset sizeCannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Record
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Record
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin Century (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Record
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Record
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork type 0.6 (inches) Travel
Silk Road Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Century (02)

Component group setsCampagnolo Record 10 Speed
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Era
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu Carbon Ultegra/105 2009 comparison online with competitors

Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu Carbon Ultegra/105

General Infos
Model Via Nirone 7 Alu Carbon Ultegra/105
Manufacturer Bianchi
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - White and Red
-Light Blue
Sizes - 50cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Ultra Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Aksium
Rims manufacturerMavic Aksium
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHydroformed Triple Butted 7000 Aluminum With Carbon Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionFSA K-Wing Compact
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBianchi RC Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZS-4 Custom

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC DX10SC
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Compact
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu Carbon Ultegra/105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeBianchi C2C Carbon With K-VID

Other Specs of Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Alu Carbon Ultegra/105

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Bianchi RC Carbon Fiber


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