Kestrel CS-X (01) 1998 VS Merlin XLM (01) 2002 specs comparison

Kestrel CS-X (01) 1998 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel CS-X (01)

General Infos
Model CS-X (01)
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - Orange-Orange
-Deep Purple
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano Deore LX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Kestrel CS-X (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Kestrel CS-X (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


Merlin XLM (01) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM (01)

General Infos
Model XLM (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 12
- 13.5
- 15
- 16.25
- 17.5
- 18.75
- 20
- 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Duke SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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