Merlin EXTRAFAT (02) 2001 VS Kona TANUKI 2011 specs comparison

Merlin ExtraFat (02)

General Infos

Model	ExtraFat (02)
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 XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano XTR
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-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes	24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift levers	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin ExtraFat (02) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin ExtraFat (02)

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
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

Kona TANUKI

General Infos

Model	TANUKI
Manufacturer	Kona
Year of production	2011
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Color choice	-Black metallic
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.25 (inches) Maxxis Ardent
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano M475 Disc Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturer	Sun SR25
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Stainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Kona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Kona Control
Headset size	FSA No.57BP-1

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	42/32/24t Teeth Shimano FC-M430
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio
Rear gear set	11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Kona TANUKI Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore SGS
Fork material	Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	130 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Tora 302 Solo Air

Other Specs of Kona TANUKI

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano M505
Rear shock absorber	130 (millimeters) Travel
Saddle seat	WTB Valcon Sport SE
Seat post extension	Kona Thumb