Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Trek TOP FUEL 9.8 2010 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


Trek Top Fuel 9.8 2010 comparison online with competitors

Trek Top Fuel 9.8

General Infos
Model Top Fuel 9.8
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Matte Onyx Carbon
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Bontrager XR 1 Expert
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Ti Custom Levers
Shimano Deore XT Ti Custom Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager Race Lite Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturerBontrager Race Lite Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsOCLV Red Carbon
Frame typeCarbon
Handlebar constructionRace Face Next SL 3/4
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race X Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek IS-3

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek Top Fuel 9.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown Crown
Alloy
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F-series Remote RL

Other Specs of Trek Top Fuel 9.8

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP23 With Boost Valve
Saddle seatBontrager Race Lite
Seat post extension 34.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager Race XXX Lite


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