GT KARAKORAM 2.0 2011 VS Merlin XLM 1997 specs comparison

GT Karakoram 2.0 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Karakoram 2.0

General Infos
Model Karakoram 2.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice - red
-Silver
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.1'' Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro Aquila Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAll Terra Alloy Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-24
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 14ga.
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. 10

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainHG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN26
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22t Teeth
FSA Dyna Drive
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT Karakoram 2.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 3

Other Specs of GT Karakoram 2.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Slim Line Flat
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Pure-V Sport
Seat post extensionAll Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust


Merlin XLM 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 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 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
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 Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-HG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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