Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Marin QUAKE 7.1 2007 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


Marin Quake 7.1 2007 comparison online with competitors

Marin Quake 7.1

General Infos
Model Quake 7.1
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2007
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Color choice - Gloss Bright Red
-Gloss Black Pearl
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes HFX-9 With V8 Rotors Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore
Front: Pro Alloy Quad Sealed 20 (millimeters) Through Axle
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB Dual Duty Freeride
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHydroformed Edge II 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGap FR230 OS
Headset size1 1/2 (inches) Threadless FSA The Big Fat Pig R

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Howitzer XR
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32 Teeth
TruVativ Ruktion and E-13 DRS
Gear shift leversSRAM SX5
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Quake 7.1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and steel and aluminum
Fork type 160 (millimeters)
Marzocchi AM 4

Other Specs of Marin Quake 7.1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBMX Platform
Rear shock absorber 6.8 (inches)
Marzocchi Rocco TST
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Comp
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
FSA FR-270


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