Merlin CENTURY (03) 2001 VS Bianchi 928 CARBON T-CUBE/ CHORUS 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Century (03)

General Infos

Model	Century (03)
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 tire	700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith 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) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Century (03) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Century (03)

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Era
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Bianchi 928 Carbon T-Cube/ Chorus

General Infos

Model	928 Carbon T-Cube/ Chorus
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- 6W White Regular -CK Celeste
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 4-Season
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Campagnolo Chorus Ergo Levers Campagnolo Chorus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Campagnolo Zonda
Rims manufacturer	Campagnolo Zonda
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Campagnolo

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Bianchi 928 Carbon T-Cube
Frame type	Bonded and monocoque
Handlebar construction	Deda Elementi Electa Carbon
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Deda Elementi Zero 100
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit CE Plus

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Campagnolo Chorus
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Campagnolo Chorus Ultra-Torque
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Chorus Carbon Ultra-Torque
Gear shift levers	Campagnolo Chorus Ergo
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Bianchi 928 Carbon T-Cube/ Chorus Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Bianchi 928 Carbon T-Cube/ Chorus

Component group sets	Campagnolo Chorus
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	San Marco Aspide
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Deda Elementi Magic Stick