Merlin FAT BEAT 1999 VS Kona DAWG SUPREME 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Fat Beat
General InfosModel | 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 LeversShimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeVelocity Deep-V |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT 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) SpindleShimano BB-M952 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 TeethShimano XTR M952 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth9-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 CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 2.75 (inches) TravelCODA HeadShok Fatty SL |
Other Specs of Merlin Fat Beat
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 1.2 (inches) TravelCoil-spring |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |

Kona Dawg Supreme
General InfosModel | Dawg Supreme |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XT LeversShimano XT Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax ST |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax ST |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona Race Light Scandium Butted |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Deus XC Riser OS |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Deus XC |
Headset size | FSA Orbit DL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73-9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face Deus XC X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Deus XC X-Type |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XT |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Kona Dawg Supreme Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR Shadow |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 140 (millimeters) TravelFox Float RLC |
Other Specs of Kona Dawg Supreme
Component group sets | Shimano XT |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M540 |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) TravelFox Float RP23 |
Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Race |
Seat post extension | Race Face Deus XC |
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 Supreme manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Dawg Supreme Mountain bike here