Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1998 VS Bianchi AXIS 2005 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic T 217 SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 34 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 600 Ultegra SS
Fork material	Dedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork type	Steelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert

Bianchi Axis

General Infos

Model	Axis
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2005
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-Matte Black and Celeste
Sizes	- 44cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 35c IRC Mythos CS Slick
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Cantilever Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Alex ALX-320 Front: Alex ALX-320
Rims manufacturer	Alex ALX 320
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Easton UltraLite
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Deda Elementi Piega
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Bianchi Componenti
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Tange

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	26/36/48 Teeth Sugino XD-500T
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Bianchi Axis Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 105 Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Bianchi

Other Specs of Bianchi Axis

Component group sets	Cyclocross Mix
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V Race Carbon
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Bianchi Componenti