Merlin ROAD SHORT 1998 VS Bianchi 1885 ALU RIVAL 2009 specs comparison
Merlin Road Short
General Infos| Model | Road Short |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) - 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex 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 | 11 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Road Short Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Road Short
| 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 American Classic |
Bianchi 1885 Alu Rival
General Infos| Model | 1885 Alu Rival |
| Manufacturer | Bianchi |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Celeste |
| Sizes |
- 46cm (centimeters) - 49cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Zaffiro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | SRAM Rival Double Tap Levers SRAM Rival Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Aksium |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Triple Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Deda Elementi Big Piega |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bianchi RC Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZS-4 Custom |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC DX10SC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth FSA Team Issue |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Rival Double Tap |
| Rear gear set | 10-speed |
Bianchi 1885 Alu Rival Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Rival |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
| Fork type | Bianchi B4P |
Other Specs of Bianchi 1885 Alu Rival
| Component group sets | SRAM Rival |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Pave CX Sport |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bianchi RC Carbon Fiber |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Road Short bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Road Short Road here
- Get your Bianchi 1885 Alu Rival manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi 1885 Alu Rival Road here