Merlin EXTRAFAT (02) 2001 VS Rocky Mountain PIPELINE 1999 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

Rocky Mountain Pipeline

General Infos

Model	Pipeline
Manufacturer	Rocky Mountain
Year of production	1999
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Color choice	-Violent Violet and Atomic Green
Sizes	- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) Michelin HOT Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid SD-1.9 L Levers DiaTech Twin Cam 2 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	DiaTech Twin Cam 2 Disc
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Easton DH Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	RMB Phat Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Forged Alloy
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Expert

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width	73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift levers	SRAM ESP 9.0
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Rocky Mountain Pipeline Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM ESP 9.0
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	5.0 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-1 Dropoff

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Pipeline

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	RMB Competition DH Clipless
Rear shock absorber	4.0 (inches)-6.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla R
Saddle seat	Selle Italia XO
Seat post extension	26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust