Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Norco KATMANDU 2006 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


Norco Katmandu 2006 comparison online with competitors

Norco Katmandu

General Infos
Model Katmandu
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2006
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Color choice - Matte Green
-Matte Gray
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-29 Front and Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI Rear Levers
Hayes MX-4 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesKT Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun CR-18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel14ga. Straight Gauge

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset sizeCH 281

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Suntour XCC-150
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Norco Katmandu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TX-50
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 75 (millimeters) Travel
XCT

Other Specs of Norco Katmandu

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorco Comfort
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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