Iron Horse MT500 1997 VS Merlin MOUNTAIN 1996 specs comparison
Iron Horse MT500
General InfosModel | MT500 |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Eggplant |
Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
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 | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano R080 Silent Clutch Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted Oversize Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Iron Horse MT500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Pro |
Other Specs of Iron Horse MT500
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX |
Pedals details | Iron Horse Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Iron Horse Racing |
Seat post extension | 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Merlin Mountain
General InfosModel | Mountain |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts MTS325 Titanium |
Frame type | Welded Titanium |
Handlebar construction | Control Tech Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano Deore XT |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 8-speed |
Merlin Mountain Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Merlin Mountain
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Optional |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Iron Horse provided us with the latest version of its MT500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Iron Horse MT500 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Mountain manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Mountain Mountain bike here