Merlin RSR 1996 VS Bianchi XL BORON/CHORUS 2003 specs comparison
Merlin RSR
General InfosModel | RSR |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Satin |
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 Super Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Campagnolo Athena LeversCampagnolo Athena Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic Reflex CD |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium DropoutsMTS325 Titanium |
Frame type | Welded Titanium |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma 44 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Campagnolo Athena |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Campagnolo Athena |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) SpindleCampagnolo Athena |
Crankset parts and sizes | Campagnolo Athena |
Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Athena Ergo |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing8-speed |
Merlin RSR Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Campagnolo Athena |
Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Athena |
Fork material | Aero Crown BondedAluminum |
Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Merlin RSR
Component group sets | Campagnolo Athena |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Optional |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterCampagnolo Athena |

Bianchi XL Boron/Chorus
General InfosModel | XL Boron/Chorus |
Manufacturer | Bianchi |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Celeste Team |
Sizes | - 49cm (centimeters)- 50cm (centimeters)- 51cm (centimeters)- 52cm (centimeters)- 53cm (centimeters)- 54cm (centimeters)- 55cm (centimeters)- 56cm (centimeters)- 57cm (centimeters)- 58cm (centimeters)- 59cm (centimeters)- 60cm (centimeters)- 61cm (centimeters)- 62cm (centimeters)- 63cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Supersonic |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo LeversCampagnolo Chorus Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Elite |
Rims manufacturer | 18-hole and 20-holeMavic Ksyrium Elite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | AeroMavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Bianchi RC XL Boron |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Deda Elementi Newton |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Deda Elementi Newton |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Campagnolo Record |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 111 (millimeters) SpindleCampagnolo Chorus |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCampagnolo Chorus |
Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Chorus Ergo |
Rear gear set | 13 - 26 Teeth10-speed |
Bianchi XL Boron/Chorus Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Campagnolo Chorus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Chorus |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Bianchi Carbon |
Other Specs of Bianchi XL Boron/Chorus
Component group sets | Campagnolo Chorus |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsFi'zi:k Pave |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterBianchi Carbon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its RSR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin RSR Road here
- Get your Bianchi XL Boron/Chorus manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi XL Boron/Chorus Road here