Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Felt COMPULSION 2 2008 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


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Felt Compulsion 2

General Infos
Model Compulsion 2
Manufacturer Felt
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Matte Royal Blue
Sizes - (S)15.5 (inches)
- (M) 17.5 (inches)
- (L) 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 5 Levers
Avid Juicy 5 With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 Disc
Front: 20 (millimeters) Thru Axle Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Dual Duty FR
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Double Butted Aluminum With Hydroform TT
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction6061 Aluminum OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3D Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-951
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GXP XR
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Firex SX
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Felt Compulsion 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 95 - 140 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
RockShox Pike 409 U-turn Coil

Other Specs of Felt Compulsion 2

Component group setsSRAM X.7/mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 145 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float R Air
Saddle seatFELT Facade Race
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


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