Merlin CYCLOCROSS 1997 VS Bianchi CROSS CONCEPT/ SRAM FORCE/RIVAL 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Cyclocross

General Infos

Model	Cyclocross
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1997
Current price	🛒 View Price →
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	28-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 SL
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 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin Cyclocross Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SS
Fork material	Dedacciai 18MCDV6
Fork type	Steelman

Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross

Component group sets	Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT
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 Cross Concept/ SRAM Force/Rival

General Infos

Model	Cross Concept/ SRAM Force/Rival
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2008
Current price	🛒 View Price →
Color choice	-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 32c WTB Cross Wolf Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	SRAM Rival Double Tap Levers Avid Shorty 4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Mavic Ksyrium Equipe
Rims manufacturer	Mavic Ksyrium Equipe
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Bladed Mavic

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Scandium 7000 With Carbon Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Deda Elementi Newton
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Deda Elementi Zero 100 Oem
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Tange IS-22

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	SRAM PC-1050
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	FSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes	36/48 Teeth FSA SL-K Light Cross MegaExo
Gear shift levers	SRAM Rival Double Tap
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 10-speed

Bianchi Cross Concept/ SRAM Force/Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	SRAM Rival
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM Force
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Bianchi

Other Specs of Bianchi Cross Concept/ SRAM Force/Rival

Component group sets	SRAM Rival Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Rocket V SLT
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter RC SP-928-G Carbon Fiber