Merlin ILIAD (02) 2001 VS Independent Fabrication DELUXE (05) 1998 specs comparison
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Merlin Iliad (02)
General Infos| Model | Iliad (02) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| 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 Double-butted 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) Chris King NoThreadSet |
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 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 sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Independent Fabrication Deluxe (05)
General Infos| Model | Deluxe (05) |
| Manufacturer | Independent Fabrication |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- blue - custom - green - orange - purple - red - white - yellow -Black |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Independent Fabrication Deluxe (05) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Sid |
Other Specs of Independent Fabrication Deluxe (05)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Hardcore Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Iliad (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Iliad (02) Mountain bike here
- Get your Independent Fabrication Deluxe (05) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Independent Fabrication Deluxe (05) Mountain bike here
