Merlin EXTRAFAT (01) 2001 VS GT I-DRIVE 4 3.0 2006 specs comparison

Merlin ExtraFat (01)

General Infos

Model	ExtraFat (01)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches)
Sizes	- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X517
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale HeadShok SI
Headset size	Cannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin ExtraFat (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Aluminum
Fork type	2.0 (inches) Travel Headshok Fatty Ultra DL

Other Specs of Merlin ExtraFat (01)

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

GT i-Drive 4 3.0

General Infos

Model	i-Drive 4 3.0
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-F-one Red
Sizes	- Xsmall - small - mediuim - large - xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin Slo Rebound
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers Avid BB5 Cable Actuated Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Disc Front: MTB Disc Alloy QR
Rims manufacturer	WTB Speed Disc
Spoke nipples type	Brass CP
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	GT I-Drive 4 6061 Heat Treated Full Suspension Frame
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	GT Butted Alum X Country Bar With 35 (millimeters) Rise And 7 Degree Bend
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	GT 4 Bolt Face With TIG Welded Extension And Clamp
Headset size	Sealed Angular Contact Bearing FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Truvativ ISIS Drive Hollow Spindle
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Truvativ Firex
Gear shift levers	Shimano 9 Speed
Rear gear set	12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

GT i-Drive 4 3.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX
Fork material	Steel and aluminum
Fork type	100 (millimeters) RockShox J4

Other Specs of GT i-Drive 4 3.0

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Crank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber	4 (inches) Travel Fox Float Air Shock 6 and 1.25 Standard Length
Saddle seat	SDG Bel Air
Seat post extension	SL Alloy Micro Adjust