Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 VS Bianchi VOLPE 2005 specs comparison
Merlin Cyclocross XL
General Infos| Model | Cyclocross XL |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 | Double-butted 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 XL 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 XL
| 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 Volpe
General Infos| Model | Volpe |
| Manufacturer | Bianchi |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Vintage Celeste |
| Sizes |
- 44cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 32c WTB All Terrainasaurus |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Cantilever Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex ACE-19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Bianchi DB CrMo |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bianchi Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Bianchi 3D Forged |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless VP |
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 | 28/38/48 Teeth Sugino XD-500T |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Bianchi Volpe Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Tiagra Triple |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Bianchi |
Other Specs of Bianchi Volpe
| Component group sets | Cyclocross Mix |
| Pedals details | VP Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Race Carbon |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Poise XC Suspension |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Cyclocross XL bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Cyclocross XL Cyclo-cross here
- Get your Bianchi Volpe manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi Volpe Cyclo-cross here
