Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    ($711)
    ($713)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    2.9
    2.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCMSuntour XCM
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″29″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Alivio, AltusAlivio, Altus
    Drivetrain
    2 × 92 × 9
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    bianchi.com

    bianchi.com

    Summary
    The Bianchi Duel - 27s - Alivio and Bianchi Duel - 29s - Alivio are both aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes. The Duel - 27s - Alivio has 27.5″ aluminum wheels, while the Duel - 29s - Alivio has 29″ aluminum wheels and higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Duel - 27s - Alivio
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    27 mph

    Duel - 27s - Alivio

    28 mph

    Duel - 29s - Alivio

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Duel 27,5" alu, 1.1/8" HT, BSA 68mm, seatpost diam. 27,2mm, seat tube diam. 31,8mm, FD top pull, INTL 160mm disc mounting dropouts 9x135mm QR, ST w/V-Brake studs, external cable routing under TT, sizes 15-17-19-21"

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsDa - Celeste Ck16 / Azzurra Blue; Db - Serial Black / Azzurra Blue

    Duel 29" alu, 1.1/8" HT, BSA 68mm, seatpost diam. 27,2mm, seat tube diam. 31,8mm, FD top pull, INTL 160mm disc mounting dropouts 9x135mm QR, external cable routing under TT, sizes 15-17-19-21"

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsDa - Celeste Ck16 / Azzurra Blue; Db - Serial Black / Azzurra Blue

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM HLO DS 27,5" 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour XCM HLO DS 29" 100mm

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-UN101

    Shimano BB-UN101

    Headset

    Fsa TH888

    Fsa TH888

    Stem

    Velomann ST92A +/-7°, 1.1/8", diam.31.8mm, ext: 80mm-15/17" and 90mm-19/21", 3D forged alloy 6061

    Velomann ST92A +/-7°, 1.1/8", diam.31.8mm, ext: 80mm-15/17" and 90mm-19/21", 3D forged alloy 6061

    Handlebar

    Velomann rise MTB479A, width 720mm, diam.31,8mm, rise 15mm, backsweep 9°, PG Alloy 6061 sandblasted anodized

    Velomann rise MTB479A, width 720mm, diam.31,8mm, rise 15mm, backsweep 9°, PG Alloy 6061 sandblasted anodized

    Saddle

    Velomann, steel rails, PVC soft touch cover, 140mm width

    Velomann, steel rails, PVC soft touch cover, 140mm width

    Seatpost

    Velomann SP-7019, diam.27,2mm, 0mm seatback, lenght: 300mm-15" and 350mm-17/21", AL2014 shaft, alloy head

    Velomann SP-7019, diam.27,2mm, 0mm seatback, lenght: 300mm-15" and 350mm-17/21", AL2014 shaft, alloy head

    Pedals

    included

    included

    Grips

    T-one T-GP48B

    T-one T-GP48B

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio RDM3100 SGS 9sp

    Shimano Alivio RDM3100 SGS 9sp

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano FD-M2020-TS

    Shimano FD-M2020-TS

    Crank

    Shimano FC-MT101-2, 36/22T, crank length: 170mm-15/17", 175mm-19/21"

    Shimano FC-MT101-2, 36/22T, crank length: 170mm-15/17", 175mm-19/21"

    Shifters

    Shimano Alivio SL-M3100 2x9sp

    Shimano Alivio SL-M3100 2x9sp

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200-9, 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-36T

    Shimano HG200-9, 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-36T

    Chain

    Kmc HV900 9sp

    Kmc HV900 9sp

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200KIT assembled set BRM200KIT(L&R) w/rear adapter adapter for IS 160mm, resin pad

    Shimano MT200KIT assembled set BRM200KIT(L&R) w/rear adapter adapter for IS 160mm, resin pad

    Wheels
    Rims

    Velomann DP2.5, 584x25c, 32h, Presta valve hole

    Velomann DP2.5, 584x25c, 32h, Presta valve hole

    Rear Hub

    Formula CL-1422

    Formula CL-1422

    Tires

    Kenda Booster 27,5x2.2

    Kenda Booster 29x2.20

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT10, 160mm front & rear, Center Lock

    Shimano SM-RT10, 160mm front & rear, Center Lock

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