Merlin ILIAD (02) 2001 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 70 2008 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


Rocky Mountain Vertex 70 2008 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex 70

General Infos
Model Vertex 70
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Gun Metal and White
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Levers
Shimano XT Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XT
Rims manufacturerMavic XC717 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EC70 OS Carbon
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA 70
Headset sizeFSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano XT
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 70 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F100RLC

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 70

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Egg Beater
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Shadow V
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


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