Merlin EXTRAFAT (01) 2001 VS Specialized BIG HIT EXPERT 2003 specs comparison
Merlin ExtraFat (01)
General Infos| Model | ExtraFat (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
Specialized Big Hit Expert
General Infos| Model | Big Hit Expert |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dream Silver |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 24 X 2.60 (inches) Specialized Roller Front: 26 X 2.60 (inches) Specialized Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 24 (inches) Wheels Front: 26 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore Disc Front: Specialized Stout Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Single Track |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized A1 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized BigHit 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Marzocchi Integrated |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Tank MX |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ ISIS DH |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Holzfeller |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Big Hit Expert Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 170 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Jr. T QR20+ |
Other Specs of Specialized Big Hit Expert
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | 8.1 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla RC |
| Saddle seat | Specialized BigHit |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its ExtraFat (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin ExtraFat (01) Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Big Hit Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Big Hit Expert Mountain bike here
