Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Kona KULA 2008 specs comparison

Merlin XLM (02) 2002 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM (02)

General Infos
Model XLM (02)
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 XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
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 Campagnolo Record Hiddenset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (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 leversShimano 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 setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Kona Kula 2008 comparison online with competitors

Kona Kula

General Infos
Model Kula
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Red and White
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Trail With V6 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturerSun DS2-XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionWTB CXC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsWTB CXC
Headset sizeTH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
FSA Moto MegaExo
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Kula Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Recon SL

Other Specs of Kona Kula

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Sport
Seat post extensionWTB CXC


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