Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS AMP Research B5 1999 specs comparison

Merlin Critical Path 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Critical Path

General Infos
Model Critical Path
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (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 materials3Al 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 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Critical Path Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Critical Path

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Super Deluxe
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


AMP Research B5 1999 comparison online with competitors

AMP Research B5

General Infos
Model B5
Manufacturer AMP Research
Year of production 1999
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Color choice - Yellow
-Polished
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
AMP D1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano XTR
Front: AMP Research D1
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) Threadless
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/48 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

AMP Research B5 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Linkage Crown
Alcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum
Fork type 3.2 (inches) Travel
AMP Research F4BLT

Other Specs of AMP Research B5

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) Travel
AMP Research
Saddle seatSerfas Lola
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
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