Kona LANAI 2003 VS Merlin XLM 1997 specs comparison

Kona Lanai 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kona Lanai

General Infos
Model Lanai
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Ball Burnished and Black
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.50 (inches) Cheng Shin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type APSE XC Linear Levers
APSE XC Linear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula XC
Rims manufacturerStrong
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeVP Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Suntour CW-XCC
Gear shift leversShimano Revo 7-speed
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Kona Lanai Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tourney
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeSuntour SF XCC-E

Other Specs of Kona Lanai

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo XC
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comfort Comp
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


Merlin XLM 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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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 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-HG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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