Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Marin RIFT ZONE 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 Rift Zone 2007 comparison online with competitors

Marin Rift Zone

General Infos
Model Rift Zone
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2007
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Color choice - Gloss Pink
-Gloss Ocean
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.14 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Hydraulic Disc Levers
Avid Juicy 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesWTB LaserDisc Lite
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM-317
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsHydroformed 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS170
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless TH-857

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Firex 3.2
Gear shift leversShimano LX
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Rift Zone Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 120 (millimeters)
Fox 32 Float R

Other Specs of Marin Rift Zone

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberFox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Laser V Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust


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