Merlin MOUNTAIN (02) 2002 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2003 specs comparison
Merlin Mountain (02)
General Infos| Model | Mountain (02) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Specialized Rockhopper
General Infos| Model | Rockhopper |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Steel Blue -Burnt Orange |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Roll-X |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex DM-20 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized A1 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Specialized Forearm II |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Axel Comp |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry Pro |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Mountain (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Mountain (02) Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Rockhopper manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Rockhopper Mountain bike here