Merlin FAT BEAT 1999 VS Kona DAWG MATIC 2004 specs comparison
Merlin Fat Beat
General Infos| Model | Fat Beat |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| 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 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Real TX Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Deep-V |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace Duraflite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
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 Fat Beat Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.75 (inches) Travel CODA HeadShok Fatty SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Fat Beat
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.2 (inches) Travel Coil-spring |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Kona Dawg Matic
General Infos| Model | Dawg Matic |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Silver |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Extreme |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-1 Levers Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Aluminum Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Koski Strong Hold Deluxe |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN25 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M440 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Dawg Matic Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi EXR Comp |
Other Specs of Kona Dawg Matic
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Fox Float |
| Saddle seat | Kona Comfort |
| Seat post extension | Koski Stronghold |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Fat Beat bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Fat Beat Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Dawg Matic manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Dawg Matic Mountain bike here