GT RUCKUS 3.0 2005 VS Merlin XLM 1998 specs comparison

GT Ruckus 3.0 2005 comparison online with competitors

GT Ruckus 3.0

General Infos
Model Ruckus 3.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Union Blue
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Levers
Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Disc
Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated FSA Orbit XL-II

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ DH ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversShimano
Rear gear set8-speed

GT Ruckus 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR Suntour Duro

Other Specs of GT Ruckus 3.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Aluminum Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Freestyle
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Merlin XLM 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (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 Deore XT 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 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
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 SGS
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 seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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