Merlin MOUNTAIN (01) 2002 VS Kona KULA 2-9 2008 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 Kula 2-9 2008 comparison online with competitors

Kona Kula 2-9

General Infos
Model Kula 2-9
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Brown and White
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Trail With V6 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturerSun EQ 2.3 29er
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15/14ga.
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Race Light Scandium Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA XC-282A OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-190LX
Headset sizeTH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
FSA Moto MegaExo
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Kula 2-9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Tora 318 Air 29er

Other Specs of Kona Kula 2-9

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extensionFSA FR-270


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