GT RICHTER 8.0 1993 VS Merlin XLM 1999 specs comparison

GT Richter 8.0 1993 comparison online with competitors

GT Richter 8.0

General Infos
Model Richter 8.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 14.5
- 16
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 22
Sizes - 14.5
- 16
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 22

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: Panaracer Smoke
Front: Panaracer Dart
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore LX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturerMavic M231
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials True Temper GTX
Tange Prestige
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy With Onza Alloy Bar Ends
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsGT Flip-Flop III Chromoly For Aheadset
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainDID Super Shift
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore DX Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

GT Richter 8.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra

Other Specs of GT Richter 8.0

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and DX and LX Rapidfire Plus
Pedals detailsTioga Surefoot VI
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT Competition Leather
Seat post extensionGT Alloy


Merlin XLM 1999 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1999
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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 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Real TX Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesReal
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace Duraflite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (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 leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork materialOptional
Fork typeOptional

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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