Merlin FAT BEAT 1999 VS Norco VPS-4X4 2002 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 |
Norco VPS-4x4
General Infos| Model | VPS-4x4 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics Front: 26 X 2.60 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | F.u.n.n. Torque Twister Levers Hayes Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula DC-22 Front: Formula DC-21 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Single Track |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) Axiom Shore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | F.u.n.n. Serial Killa |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Deepcup |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ Sealex XR-XC |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 38 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Norco VPS-4x4 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device Black Spire KM-1 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 4.1 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Z-1 Wedge |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-4x4
| Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-566 Platform With Replaceable Pins |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches) - 4.25 (inches) Adjustable Travel Fox Vanilla |
| Saddle seat | Axiom BMX Race |
| Seat post extension | 22.2 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom |
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 Norco VPS-4x4 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-4x4 Mountain bike here