Kona CHUTE 2002 VS Merlin XLM 1999 specs comparison

Kona Chute 2002 comparison online with competitors

Kona Chute

General Infos
Model Chute
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Blue
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic F519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona DH Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Clump
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Sealex XR-DH
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt With Kona Ring Of Fire
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Chute Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 4.2 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi DJ 2

Other Specs of Kona Chute

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona JackShit
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Gordo
Seat post extensionIRD Quad 2


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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