Merlin XLM (01) 2001 VS KHS ALITE 500 2003 specs comparison
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Merlin XLM (01)
General Infos| Model | XLM (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| 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 Alligator |
| 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 | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek C2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| 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 - 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 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 |
KHS Alite 500
General Infos| Model | Alite 500 |
| Manufacturer | KHS |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Gloss Black - White and Red -Frost Blue |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Panaracer Fire XC Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Power Tools Linear Pull Levers ProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Replaceable Dropout 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Victor VPB-33 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ X-Forge |
| Gear shift levers | SEC Twistshift |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tourney M330 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Six |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | KHS Padded |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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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 KHS Alite 500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for KHS Alite 500 Mountain bike here