Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Specialized DEMO 8 I 2010 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 |
Specialized Demo 8 I
General Infos| Model | Demo 8 I |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and White |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.3 (inches) Specialized Clutch DH |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R Levers Avid Elixir R Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 20 (millimeters) Thru-axle Rear: Thru-axle 135 (millimeters) With RD Guard Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss F550 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Champion Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | M5 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Demo Low-rise 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | FUNN RSX Direct Mount |
| Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) Alloy Integrated 1.5 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-971 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7000 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Moto-X MegaExo |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X-7 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Demo 8 I Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 Short Cage |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 200 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Boxxer Race |
Other Specs of Specialized Demo 8 I
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Specialized Lo-Pro Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | 200 (millimeters) Travel Fox DHX 4.0 Coil |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Demo |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 6061 Butted Alloy Two-bolt |
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 Specialized Demo 8 I manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Demo 8 I Mountain bike here