Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Kona HEI HEI 2009 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


Kona Hei Hei 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Hei Hei

General Infos
Model Hei Hei
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Ball Burnished and Pearl White
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Crossmark
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano SLX Hydraulic Levers
Shimano SLX Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic CrossTrail
Rims manufacturerMavic CrossTrail
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Race Light Scandium Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona XC and BC Deluxe Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona XC and BC Deluxe
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit DL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Deore
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Hei Hei Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F80RL

Other Specs of Kona Hei Hei

Component group setsShimano XT and SLX
Pedals detailsShimano M520
Rear shock absorber 2.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Float RP2
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V SLT
Seat post extensionKona XC and BC Deluxe


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