Merlin EXTRAFAT (02) 2001 VS Transition GRAN MAL (X.9 KIT) 2007 specs comparison

Merlin ExtraFat (02)

General Infos

Model	ExtraFat (02)
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 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

Transition Gran Mal (X.9 Kit)

General Infos

Model	Gran Mal (X.9 Kit)
Manufacturer	Transition
Year of production	2007
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Matte Black - Matte White -Gloss Metallic Blue
Sizes	- Regular - Long

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Minion Front: 26 X 2.70 (inches) Maxxis Minion
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Avid Juicy 7 Levers Avid Juicy 7 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	TBC Revolution 36
Rims manufacturer	TBC Revolution 36
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6000 aluminum c
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	TruVativ Hussefelt
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Transition Temple
Headset size	FSA Orbit Extreme Pro

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell width	83 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type	TruVativ Howitzer
Crankset parts and sizes	TruVativ Holzfeller
Gear shift levers	SRAM X.9 Trigger
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth

Transition Gran Mal (X.9 Kit) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)	SRAM X.9 Mid Cage
Fork material	Dual Crown Aluminum and steel and magnesium
Fork type	203 (millimeters) Travel Fox 40R

Other Specs of Transition Gran Mal (X.9 Kit)

Component group sets	SRAM X.9/mix
Pedals details	TruVativ Hussefelt
Rear shock absorber	8.75 (inches) Travel Fox DHX 5.0 Air
Saddle seat	TBC Park N' Ride
Seat post extension	30.0 (millimeters) Diameter TruVativ XR Dual Clamp