Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS GT I DRIVE EXPERT 2003 specs comparison
Merlin Critical Path
General InfosModel | 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 |
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GT I Drive Expert
General InfosModel | I Drive Expert |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Billet |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Tioga Red Phoenix |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Levers Shimano Deore Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
Rims manufacturer | Syncros Lil Snapper |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kinesis Superlight |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros Flat |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Pro |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Octalink |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 9-speed |
GT I Drive Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Duke XC |
Other Specs of GT I Drive Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Comp V.2 |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Float R |
Saddle seat | SDG Satellite |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
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