Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Norco RIVAL 2005 specs comparison

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 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

Norco Rival

General Infos

Model	Rival
Manufacturer	Norco
Year of production	2005
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Color choice	-Blue
Sizes	- 12.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda ATB
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano EF-35 Front and Shimano ST-EF35 EZ Fire STI Rear Levers Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Front and Hayes MX-2 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Formula Aluminum Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Alex Z-1000
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Chun Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum Threadless
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z510
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type	SNAFU 22 (millimeters)
Crankset parts and sizes	28 Teeth SR Suntour XCC-150PB
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-29
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

Norco Rival Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Chain-retention Device
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	75 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour XC60

Other Specs of Norco Rival

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	DMR V-8
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Comfort
Seat post extension	Lee Chi SP-222