Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Norco FLUID 2 2011 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


Norco Fluid 2 2011 comparison online with competitors

Norco Fluid 2

General Infos
Model Fluid 2
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.2 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy Levers
Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM-117
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNorco 6061 Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNorco Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG74
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano External
Crankset parts and sizesShimano FCM 552
Gear shift leversShimano SLX
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Norco Fluid 2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 150 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Sektor Solo Air

Other Specs of Norco Fluid 2

Component group setsShimano SLX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 140 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Monarch R
Saddle seatWTB Rocket Comp
Seat post extensionNorco Alloy Double Bolt


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