Merlin XL COMPACT (01) 2002 VS Bianchi VIA NIRONE 7/ SHIMANO ULTEGRA/105 COMPACT 2008 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact (01) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact (01)

General Infos
Model XL Compact (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medium/large
- small
- xlarge
Sizes - Large
- medium
- medium/large
- small
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Campagnolo Centaur Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Centaur Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Centaur
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Super Italian Pro 260
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Campagnolo Record
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 111 (millimeters) Spindle
Campagnolo AC-H
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Centaur
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Centaur Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin XL Compact (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Campagnolo Centaur
Derailleur (Rear)Campagnolo Centaur
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeMerlin M-26 Carbon

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (01)

Component group setsCampagnolo Centaur
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Ultegra/105 Compact 2008 comparison online with competitors

Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Ultegra/105 Compact

General Infos
Model Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Ultegra/105 Compact
Manufacturer Bianchi
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Celeste
Sizes - 50cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 57cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Ultra Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Levers
RC-466E Forged Alloy Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano WH-R500
Rims manufacturerShimano WH-R500
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelShimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon and Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar constructionFSA Wing
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-190LX
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZS-4 Custom

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC DX10SC
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Compact
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Ultegra/105 Compact Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Bianchi Via Nirone 7/ Shimano Ultegra/105 Compact

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSan Marco Ponza Cr-mo
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
RC SP-928-G Carbon Fiber


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