Merlin FAT BEAT 1999 VS Marin RIFT ZONE 2002 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 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 |

Marin Rift Zone
General InfosModel | Rift Zone |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte Silver |
Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Notos XC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 7 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Ovation Pro Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X221 |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15/17ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Rift Zone Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou Mars Comp |
Other Specs of Marin Rift Zone
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | WTB MP250 Stealth |
Rear shock absorber | Fox Float R |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Marin Comp Aluminum |
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 Marin Rift Zone manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Rift Zone Mountain bike here