Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Dirt Research BANDELIER SUSPENSION 1995 specs comparison
Merlin XLM (02)
General Infos| Model | XLM (02) |
| 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 XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| 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 Campagnolo Record Hiddenset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| 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 (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Dirt Research Bandelier Suspension
General Infos| Model | Bandelier Suspension |
| Manufacturer | Dirt Research |
| Year of production | 1995 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX-RC Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Metal M-17A |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Union Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Columbus DR |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Dirt Research 180g Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Dirt Research |
| Handlebar stem details | Dirt Research Threadless Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tioga Alchemy |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC HP-70S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 material | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Dirt Research 600A |
Other Specs of Dirt Research Bandelier Suspension
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Pedals details | Dirt Research Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Dirt Research |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Dirt Research |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM (02) Mountain bike here
- Get your Dirt Research Bandelier Suspension manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Dirt Research Bandelier Suspension Mountain bike here