Merlin XLM (01) 2002 VS Kona SHRED 2005 specs comparison
Merlin XLM (01)
General Infos| Model | XLM (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 12 - 13.5 - 15 - 16.25 - 17.5 - 18.75 - 20 - 21.5 |
| Sizes |
- 12 - 13.5 - 15 - 16.25 - 17.5 - 18.75 - 20 - 21.5 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito |
| 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 X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Rock Shox Duke SL |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Kona Shred
General Infos| Model | Shred |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Brown |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Factory |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc Front and Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex AL-DM24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona DH Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Clump |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin Big Nut |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS DH |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt DH |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-MC20 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Shred Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jam Comp |
Other Specs of Kona Shred
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kona DJ |
| Seat post extension | Kona Double Thumb |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM (01) Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Shred manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Shred Mountain bike here