Merlin FORTIUS CENTAUR 2003 VS Bianchi VIA NIRONE 7/ SHIMANO SORA COMPACT 2008 specs comparison

Merlin Fortius Centaur 2003 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fortius Centaur

General Infos
Model Fortius Centaur
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Small
- medium
- med/large
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Small
- medium
- med/large
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro Race
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Proton
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Campagnolo Proton
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel Straight Gauge
Campagnolo Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction3T Forgie XL
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3T Forgie XL
Headset sizeCane Creek IS-2 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 102 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo Centaur
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Merlin Fortius Centaur Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Campagnolo Centaur
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Centaur
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin Fortius Centaur

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco ODS
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Sora Compact 2008 comparison online with competitors

Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Sora Compact

General Infos
Model Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Sora Compact
Manufacturer Bianchi
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - Metal Black
-White Regular
Sizes - 46cm (centimeters)
- 50cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Levers
RC-466E Forged Alloy Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Joytech F192SB
Front: Joytech A141SB Alloy
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Jalco DRX2000
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDeda Elementi Big Piega Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZS-4 Custom

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 36/50 Teeth
Prowheel Ounce-620 Compact
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Sora Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 2200
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeBianchi FL5

Other Specs of Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Sora Compact

Component group setsShimano Sora
Pedals detailsVP-397T
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSan Marco Ponza Steel
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
RC SP-928-G Carbon Fiber


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