GT AVALANCHE EXPERT 2011 VS Merlin XLM 1996 specs comparison

GT Avalanche Expert 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Avalanche Expert

General Infos
Model Avalanche Expert
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Satin black
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- L
- XL
- XXL
Sizes - XS
- S
- M
- L
- XL
- XXL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireNot Available
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano BL-M505 Levers
Shimano BR-M445 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAll Terra Alloy Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex XD-Sport
Spoke nipples typeAlloy
Spoke wheel 14/15ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionALL TERRA AL6061 RISER
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAll Terra
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 11

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano 2-piece
Crankset parts and sizes 36/22t Teeth
Shimano FC-M545
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT Avalanche Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 140 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Sektor RL

Other Specs of GT Avalanche Expert

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Slim Line Flat
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Devo Race
Seat post extensionAll Terra AL2014


Merlin XLM 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
Seamless
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano XTR

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN91
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


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