Merlin FAT TI (02) 2001 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER EXPERT 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Fat Ti (02) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Fat Ti (02)

General Infos
Model Fat Ti (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale HeadShok SI
Headset sizeCannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Fat Ti (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Headshok Fatty Ultra DL

Other Specs of Merlin Fat Ti (02)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Specialized Rockhopper Expert 2009 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Rockhopper Expert

General Infos
Model Rockhopper Expert
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Gloss Metallic Red
-Dream Silver
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak Control
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Auriga Comp Levers
Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Specialized Forged Alloy
Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Specialized RHD
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized M4 ORE Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Low Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized 3D
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X9
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M442
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Specialized Rockhopper Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Chromoly and alloy and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Tora SLite

Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper Expert

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsAlloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Indie XC
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Alloy Two Bolt


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