Merlin MOUNTAIN 1997 VS Kona CALDERA 2002 specs comparison

Merlin Mountain 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Mountain

General Infos
Model Mountain
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - dave
-Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
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 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Mountain Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Merlin Mountain

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Kona Caldera 2002 comparison online with competitors

Kona Caldera

General Infos
Model Caldera
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2002
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Color choice -Grey
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Terra Firma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic X223 Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTien Hsin BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 24/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Firex SX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Caldera Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Bomber EXR

Other Specs of Kona Caldera

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comfort
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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