Merlin ILIAD (01) 2001 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 29 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Iliad (01)
General Infos| Model | Iliad (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Iliad (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite |
Other Specs of Merlin Iliad (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 29
General Infos| Model | Vertex 29 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and grass green |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.1'' Maxxis Crossmark |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano BR-M445 Levers Shimano BR-M445 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Disc Front: Wheeltech XC Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | FORM 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | RMB Zero 5 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | RMB L7 |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit Z1.5 Lower and FSA ZS-4D ACB Upper |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22t Teeth Shimano Deore |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Direct Mount Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon Silver TK |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 29
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter RMB L2B |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Iliad (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Iliad (01) Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 Mountain bike here