Merlin MOUNTAIN (02) 2002 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 29 SE 2011 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


Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE 2011 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE

General Infos
Model Vertex 29 SE
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and black
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.2'' Continental Race King
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Formula RX Levers
Formula RX Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: DT Swiss 370
Front: Wheeltech XC Sealed
Rims manufacturerDT Swiss X470
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Competition

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionEaston EA70 Flat 685 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA70
Headset sizeFSA Orbit Z1.5 Lower and FSA ZS-4D ACB Upper

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-1051
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSram GXP Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 39/26t Teeth
SRAM S1400
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7
Rear gear set 12 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Direct Mount
SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox F32 RL 29

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFi'zi:k Gobi XM
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Easton EA70


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