Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS GT I-DRIVE 4 3.0 2006 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


GT i-Drive 4 3.0 2006 comparison online with competitors

GT i-Drive 4 3.0

General Infos
Model i-Drive 4 3.0
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -F-one Red
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- mediuim
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin Slo Rebound
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers
Avid BB5 Cable Actuated Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Disc
Front: MTB Disc Alloy QR
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass CP
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Heat Treated Full Suspension Frame
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionGT Butted Alum X Country Bar With 35 (millimeters) Rise And 7 Degree Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsGT 4 Bolt Face With TIG Welded Extension And Clamp
Headset size Sealed Angular Contact Bearing
FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ ISIS Drive Hollow Spindle
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Truvativ Firex
Gear shift leversShimano 9 Speed
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

GT i-Drive 4 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork materialSteel and aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters)
RockShox J4

Other Specs of GT i-Drive 4 3.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Float Air Shock 6 and 1.25 Standard Length
Saddle seatSDG Bel Air
Seat post extensionSL Alloy Micro Adjust


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