Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 2003 specs comparison
Merlin Critical Path
General Infos| Model | Critical Path |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Critical Path
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Rocky Mountain ETSX-30
General Infos| Model | ETSX-30 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red and Anthracite |
| Sizes |
- 15.0 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.0 (inches) - 19.0 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python Air Light |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Levers Shimano Deore M525 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X223 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton RAD |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Prodigy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Prodigy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES30 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore FC-M510S |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Pro ETA |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain ETSX-30
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) - 4.5 (inches) Adjustable Travel Rock Shox Bar Adjust |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Custom Onda |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Rocky Mountain 3D Lite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Critical Path bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Critical Path Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain ETSX-30 Mountain bike here