Alpinestars RSA-740 1996 VS Merlin FAT BEAT 1999 specs comparison
Alpinestars RSA-740
General Infos| Model | RSA-740 |
| Manufacturer | Alpinestars |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Yellow |
| Sizes |
- 40 cm (centimeters) - 45 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 40 cm (centimeters) - 45 cm (centimeters) - 50 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-370A Levers Tektro 862A Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya TM-820 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Rear Triangle Double-butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Alpinestars XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alpinestars XC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) YST Sealed Tech |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 500 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Alpinestars RSA-740 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Mag 21 |
Other Specs of Alpinestars RSA-740
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Fox Alps-4R |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-253 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alpinestars XC |
Merlin Fat Beat
General Infos| Model | Fat Beat |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Real TX Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Deep-V |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace Duraflite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Fat Beat Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.75 (inches) Travel CODA HeadShok Fatty SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Fat Beat
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.2 (inches) Travel Coil-spring |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Alpinestars provided us with the latest version of its RSA-740 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Alpinestars RSA-740 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Fat Beat manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Fat Beat Mountain bike here