K2 TIRADE 5.0 2004 VS Merlin FAT BEAT 1999 specs comparison

K2 Tirade 5.0 2004 comparison online with competitors

K2 Tirade 5.0

General Infos
Model Tirade 5.0
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.40 (inches) Intense
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Levers
Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano HB-M475 Disc
Front: Shimano M475 Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Air Alloy DH
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Prodigy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Comp

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

K2 Tirade 5.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 125 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Sherman Flick

Other Specs of K2 Tirade 5.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsTime ATAC Alium
Rear shock absorberFox Vanilla R
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extensionRace Face Evolve XC


Merlin Fat Beat 1999 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fat Beat

General Infos
Model Fat Beat
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (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 Fat Beat Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.75 (inches) Travel
CODA HeadShok Fatty SL

Other Specs of Merlin Fat Beat

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.2 (inches) Travel
Coil-spring
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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