Kona FIRE MOUNTAIN 1998 VS Merlin XLM (01) 2001 specs comparison

Kona Fire Mountain 1998 comparison online with competitors

Kona Fire Mountain

General Infos
Model Fire Mountain
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Esse Blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: Kona Break
Front: Kona Enter
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-342A Levers
Tektro 820A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano AceraX
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturerRitchey Rock Comp
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Bulge
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Cyclone 345
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Kona Fire Mountain Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy S

Other Specs of Kona Fire Mountain

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extensionKona Race Lite


Merlin XLM (01) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM (01)

General Infos
Model XLM (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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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 Alligator
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 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
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 - 32 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 Deore XT SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou MARS Elite

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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