Merlin XL COMPACT (03) 2002 VS Bianchi BRAVA 2009 specs comparison

Merlin XL Compact (03) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XL Compact (03)

General Infos
Model XL Compact (03)
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 Record Ergo Levers
Campagnolo Record Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCampagnolo Record
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/16/14ga Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM Millennium
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsITM Millennium
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

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 Record
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Campagnolo Record
Gear shift leversCampagnolo Record Ergo
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
10-speed

Merlin XL Compact (03) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin XL Compact (03)

Component group setsCampagnolo Record 10 Speed
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Bianchi Brava 2009 comparison online with competitors

Bianchi Brava

General Infos
Model Brava
Manufacturer Bianchi
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Deep Green
Sizes - 44cm (centimeters)
- 49cm (centimeters)
- 52cm (centimeters)
- 55cm (centimeters)
- 58cm (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
Bianchi RC Alloy Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Joytech JY-F192SB
Front: Joytech JY-A141SB
Rims manufacturerJalco DRX4000
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA Omega
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBianchi RC Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) VP-A51AE

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
Prowheel Ounce-632 Triple
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Bianchi Brava Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora
Fork materialCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer
Fork typeBianchi

Other Specs of Bianchi Brava

Component group setsShimano Sora
Pedals detailsVP-R70 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extensionBianchi RC Alloy


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