Merlin RSR 1998 VS Bianchi VIA NIRONE 7/ SHIMANO 105 COMPACT 2008 specs comparison

Merlin RSR

General Infos

Model	RSR
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	-Brushed
Sizes	- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 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 105SC Levers Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105SC
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 and G4 Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TTT Forma
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	TTT Synthesis
Headset size	1 (inches) Shimano 105SC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS11
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 105SC
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 8-speed

Merlin RSR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Kinesis

Other Specs of Merlin RSR

Component group sets	Shimano 105SC
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 Via Nirone 7/ Shimano 105 Compact

General Infos

Model	Via Nirone 7/ Shimano 105 Compact
Manufacturer	Bianchi
Year of production	2008
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Silver Gloss -Red Regular
Sizes	- 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Dynamic
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 STI Levers RC-466E Forged Alloy Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R500
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R500
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon and Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	Deda Elementi Big Piega Alloy
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	RC DA-32 3D 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	34/50 Teeth FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105 STI
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano 105 Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Bianchi FL5

Other Specs of Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano 105 Compact

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Look KEO Easy
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	San Marco Ponza Steel
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter RC SP-928-G Carbon Fiber