Merlin OREAS LX 2004 VS Norco RIVAL 2008 specs comparison
Merlin Oreas LX
General InfosModel | Oreas LX |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Polished |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire LeversShimano BR-M515 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeMavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA-70 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) American |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano Deore XT |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/44 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Merlin Oreas LX Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelAnswer Manitou Skareb Elite |
Other Specs of Merlin Oreas LX
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |

Norco Rival
General InfosModel | Rival |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Mechanical LeversAvid BB-5 Mechanical Disc With 6 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | KT Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Sun SingleTrack |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-855 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Howitzer |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32 TeethTruvativ Ruktion |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Norco Rival Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters) ClampShimano Altus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 |
Other Specs of Norco Rival
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-313 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Norco Adventure Custom |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterNorco |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Oreas LX bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Oreas LX Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco Rival manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Rival Mountain bike here