Merlin XLM (01) 2002 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX L.O. 2010 specs comparison

Merlin XLM (01) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM (01)

General Infos
Model XLM (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2002
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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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 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 width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-ES70
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano 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 setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Rocky Mountain Vertex L.O. 2010 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex L.O.

General Infos
Model Vertex L.O.
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -White and Blue
Sizes - 13.5 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) WTB Nanoraptor Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3 Levers
Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano M525 Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SpeedDisc XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRMB FORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 660 (millimeters)
Race Face Ride XC Low Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride XC 31.8
Headset sizeFSA #11.G

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC-951
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Ride XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Ride XC X-Type
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex L.O. Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Tora SL Air

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex L.O.

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRMB LO
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Ride XC


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