Merlin XLM (01) 2001 VS Dirt Research BANDELIER SUSPENSION 1995 specs comparison

Merlin XLM (01) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM (01)

General Infos
Model XLM (01)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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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 Alligator
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 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
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 - 32 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 Deore XT SGS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou MARS Elite

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


Dirt Research Bandelier Suspension 1995 comparison online with competitors

Dirt Research Bandelier Suspension

General Infos
Model Bandelier Suspension
Manufacturer Dirt Research
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Black metallic
-slate blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal M-17A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsColumbus DR
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 180g Alloy
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research Threadless Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Tioga Alchemy

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HP-70S
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Dirt Research Bandelier Suspension Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork materialCarbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeDirt Research 600A

Other Specs of Dirt Research Bandelier Suspension

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsDirt Research Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Dirt Research


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