Merlin MOUNTAIN 1996 VS GT KARAKORAM 2.0 2011 specs comparison
Merlin Mountain
General Infos| Model | Mountain |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 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 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
| 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 | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Seamless With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts MTS325 Titanium |
| Frame type | Welded Titanium |
| Handlebar construction | Control Tech Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Control Tech |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano Deore XT |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 103 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 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 GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and 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 | Optional |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Control Post |
GT Karakoram 2.0
General Infos| Model | Karakoram 2.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -Silver |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.1'' Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Tektro Aquila Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | All Terra Alloy Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex TD-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | ALL TERRA AL6061 RISER |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | All Terra |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 10 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22t Teeth FSA Dyna Drive |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Karakoram 2.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Dart 3 |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram 2.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | GT Slim Line Flat |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure-V Sport |
| Seat post extension | All Terra Alloy Micro-Adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Mountain bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Mountain Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Karakoram 2.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Karakoram 2.0 Mountain bike here