Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Specialized ENDURO EXPERT 2009 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


Specialized Enduro Expert 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Enduro Expert

General Infos
Model Enduro Expert
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Test Color
-Ano Brown
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized S-Works Eskar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir R Carbon SL Levers
Avid Elixir R Carbon SL With 203 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixir R Carbon SL With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: DT Swiss 370 With RWS
Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc 15 (millimeters) Axle
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
DT Swiss E440s
Spoke nipples typeAlloy
Spoke wheel 15/14ga. Butted
DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized M5 ORE Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Enduro Mid Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Adjustable
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-971
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XT Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversSRAM X.9
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Enduro Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) DMD
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.0 Carbon
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 110 - 150 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
Fox 32 Talas RL

Other Specs of Specialized Enduro Expert

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 150 (millimeters) Travel
Specialized AFR
Saddle seatSpecialized Format
Seat post extension2014 Butted Alloy


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