Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Kona STAB 1999 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 Stab 1999 comparison online with competitors

Kona Stab

General Infos
Model Stab
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Bomber Red and Black
Sizes - Long
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid Arch Rival 50 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Ritchey Pro S
Rims manufacturerSun Rims Rhyno Lite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona DH 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona DH Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona OB
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 46 Teeth
Race Face Turbine DH
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL Rear
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Stab Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain Retention Device
Mr. Dirt Chainguide
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 5.0 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Jr. T

Other Specs of Kona Stab

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M636 SPD
Rear shock absorber 5.65 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla RC
Saddle seatSDG Big Boy DH
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kona O-Beam


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