Merlin FAT BEAT 1999 VS Pivot MACH 4/ XT 2008 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 |
Pivot Mach 4/ XT
General Infos| Model | Mach 4/ XT |
| Manufacturer | Pivot |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Anodized Cobalt Blue - Painted -Anodized Jet Black |
| Sizes |
- Xxsmall - xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | DTC Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Nevegal DTC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss |
| Spoke nipples type | DT Swiss Prolock |
| Spoke wheel | Butted DT Aerolite Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7075-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey MTN Pro |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey MTN Pro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Pro Logic |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano XT |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Pivot Mach 4/ XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80/100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32F RLC |
Other Specs of Pivot Mach 4/ XT
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado RC SL |
| Seat post extension | Ritchey Pro |
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 Pivot Mach 4/ XT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Pivot Mach 4/ XT Mountain bike here