Marin ALPINE TRAIL 2004 VS Merlin EXTRAFAT (01) 2001 specs comparison

Marin Alpine Trail 2004 comparison online with competitors

Marin Alpine Trail

General Infos
Model Alpine Trail
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Gloss Silver and Black
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.25 (inches) IRC Back Country
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Pro 3 Finger Levers
Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Disc
Front: Shimano Disc 32
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TA-19
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted Alloy With 1 (inches) Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCold Forged Threadless With 6 Rise
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Five-D
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Alpine Trail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 70/100 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Axel Comp

Other Specs of Marin Alpine Trail

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches)-6.0 (inches) Travel
X-Fusion O2 Air
Saddle seatWTB Speed-V ATB
Seat post extensionComp Alloy Micro Adjust


Merlin ExtraFat (01) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin ExtraFat (01)

General Infos
Model ExtraFat (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
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 2.00 (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 Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale HeadShok SI
Headset sizeCannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

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 ExtraFat (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Headshok Fatty Ultra DL

Other Specs of Merlin ExtraFat (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.0 (inches) Travel
Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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