Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS GT I-DRIVE 5 1.0 2006 specs comparison
Merlin Critical Path
General Infos| Model | Critical Path |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Critical Path
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
GT i-Drive 5 1.0
General Infos| Model | i-Drive 5 1.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Orion Silver |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Hydraulic Separate Levers Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc With 170 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss Onyx Disc For Centerlock |
| Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss XR 4.1 D |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Swiss |
| Spoke wheel | Double-butted DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 5 6061 Heat Treated Full Suspension Frame |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 680 (millimeters) Width Truvativ XR Cross County 6061 Handlebar With 6 Degree Sweep |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Truvativ XR 4 Bolt Cold Forged Stem With Laser Etching |
| Headset size | Sealed Angular Contact Bearing FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Separate |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT i-Drive 5 1.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR Rapid Rise |
| Fork material | Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Fox Float RL 130 |
Other Specs of GT i-Drive 5 1.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy |
| Rear shock absorber | 5 Fox Float RP3 Shock 7.25/1.75 Standard Length |
| Saddle seat | Fizik GOBI |
| Seat post extension | Thompson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Critical Path bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Critical Path Mountain bike here
- Get your GT i-Drive 5 1.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT i-Drive 5 1.0 Mountain bike here