Merlin MOUNTAIN 1997 VS Norco BUSHPILOT 2004 specs comparison

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 tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Control Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Control Tech
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift levers	Shimano 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 type	Rock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Merlin Mountain

Component group sets	Shimano Deore XT
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Bontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post

Norco Bushpilot

General Infos

Model	Bushpilot
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2004
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Color choice	- Red and Titanium -Blue and Silver
Sizes	- 12.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Klaw XT
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Levers Tektro 832A Linear Pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Formula FM-32-8 Front: Formula FM-31
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Alex Ace 18
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Chun Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless CS-568

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Chin Haur CH-52
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FX-TX-70
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-35
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Norco Bushpilot Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum
Fork type	75 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XC60

Other Specs of Norco Bushpilot

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Wellgo LU-207
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Velo VL-3048
Seat post extension	Lee Chi SP-243