Merlin MOUNTAIN (02) 2002 VS KHS ALITE 500 2006 specs comparison

Merlin Mountain (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Mountain (02)

General Infos
Model Mountain (02)
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 XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
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 Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

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 Mountain (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 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Duke SL

Other Specs of Merlin Mountain (02)

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


KHS Alite 500 2006 comparison online with competitors

KHS Alite 500

General Infos
Model Alite 500
Manufacturer KHS
Year of production 2006
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Color choice - Blue
-Flat copper
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) KHS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type +ÿ 6 (inches) Rotors Brakes
Shimano ST-EF50 Levers
Winzip Mechanical Disc
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Disc
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Machined Walls
Weinmann ZAC-19 Doublewall
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Black

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy 30 (millimeters) Rise
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTDS-C279-8 17 Degree Alloy 4-bolt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated WTB ZSS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeVP-BC82P Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 42/32/22 Teeth
Truvativ X-Flow
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF50
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio RD-M410L
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 70 (millimeters)
Spinner Grind 1

Other Specs of KHS Alite 500

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Pedals details Resin With Steel Cage With Boron Axle
VP-992S
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKHS VL-3127 D2 Construction
Seat post extension SP-232
Alloy Micro-adjust


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