Merlin MOUNTAIN (01) 2002 VS Kona BLAST 2009 specs comparison

Merlin Mountain (01) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Mountain (01)

General Infos
Model Mountain (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 12
- 13.5
- 15
- 16.25
- 17.5
- 18.75
- 20
- 21.5
Sizes - 12
- 13.5
- 15
- 16.25
- 17.5
- 18.75
- 20
- 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Mountain (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Duke SL

Other Specs of Merlin Mountain (01)

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


Kona Blast 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Blast

General Infos
Model Blast
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Black Metallic
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex ACE-18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona XC and BC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona XC and BC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeFSA Powerdrive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
FSA Alpha Drive
Gear shift leversShimano Acera
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 2 With Turnkey

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A9
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport SE
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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