Merlin OREAS XT 2004 VS Kona EXPLOSIF 2006 specs comparison
Merlin Oreas XT
General Infos| Model | Oreas XT |
| 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 XT M755 Hydraulic Front and Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Rear Levers Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic 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-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Oreas XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F80 RLT |
Other Specs of Merlin Oreas XT
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Kona Explosif
General Infos| Model | Explosif |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Green |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Nokian NBT |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Levers Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M525 Disc Front: Shimano HB-M525 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun DS2-XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga Front and 14ga Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Dedacciai SAT Butted Cromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 PG Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA30 |
| Headset size | Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face SRX ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face RIDE XC ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Explosif Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Fondo Race 1 Lock-Up |
Other Specs of Kona Explosif
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Sport |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Oreas XT bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Oreas XT Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Explosif manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Explosif Mountain bike here