Merlin CENTURY (04) 2001 VS Bianchi 928 CARBON SL/DURA-ACE 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Century (04)

General Infos

Model	Century (04)
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 Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Ultegra
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	TTT Prima 199
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-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	Optional Of Gearing 9-speed

Merlin Century (04) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Century (04)

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

Bianchi 928 Carbon SL/Dura-Ace

General Infos

Model	928 Carbon SL/Dura-Ace
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	- EW Carbon and Red -EF Carbon and Celeste and White
Sizes	- 50cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix 4000
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	Mavic Ksyrium SL
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Ksyrium SL
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Bladed Mavic Aluminum

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Bianchi 928 Carbon SL
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Deda Elementi Campione Carbon
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Deda Elementi Forza Carbon
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit CF

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	38/52 Teeth FSA K-Force Light
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Bianchi 928 Carbon SL/Dura-Ace Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Bianchi FF16 Superlight

Other Specs of Bianchi 928 Carbon SL/Dura-Ace

Component group sets	Shimano Dura-Ace
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Deda Elementi Black Stick