Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Rocky Mountain ETSX 30 2008 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


Rocky Mountain ETSX 30 2008 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain ETSX 30

General Infos
Model ETSX 30
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Laser Blue
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore Levers
Shimano Deore Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Ride XC 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride XC 31.8
Headset sizeFSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Ride XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Ride XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain ETSX 30 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 140 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 Float R

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain ETSX 30

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) - 5 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V
Seat post extensionRace Face Ride


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