Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Rocky Mountain SOUL 2009 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


Rocky Mountain Soul 2009 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Soul

General Infos
Model Soul
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Red
-Scotchbright
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Avid BB 5 Mechanical Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesWheeltech Disc Super Sealed
Rims manufacturerWTB SX24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRMB Custom 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-888

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M361
Gear shift leversShimano SL-M360 RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Soul Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 2

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Soul

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsVP 990s
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy


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