Merlin ILIAD (02) 2001 VS GT PALOMAR 2003 specs comparison

Merlin Iliad (02) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Iliad (02)

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

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 Double-butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet

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 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Iliad (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou MARS Elite

Other Specs of Merlin Iliad (02)

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


GT Palomar 2003 comparison online with competitors

GT Palomar

General Infos
Model Palomar
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2003
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Color choice - Lily
- Purple
- Red
-Blue
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Factory XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum QR
Rims manufacturerAluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGT ATB
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Suntour CW-128
Gear shift leversSRAM MRX
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed Freewheel

GT Palomar Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tourney TY-32
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork materialSingle
Fork typeRST Omni CL

Other Specs of GT Palomar

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsMTB Nylon
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT MTN
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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