Merlin MOUNTAIN 1996 VS Kona BLAST 2000 specs comparison

Merlin Mountain

General Infos

Model	Mountain
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	1996
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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

Kona Blast

General Infos

Model	Blast
Manufacturer	Kona
Year of production	2000
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Mongo
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	WTB PrimalRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Not Available
Brakeset type	Tektro 342 A Levers Tektro 821A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Acera Front: Kona OB-1
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X138
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Alloy Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Kona Control
Headset size	WTB Momentum ST2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes	24/32/42 Teeth TruVativ 4D
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Acera Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	2.5 (inches) Travel RST 281-EL

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Platform With Clips And Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	SDG Comp
Seat post extension	Kona Thumb