Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 29 SE 2010 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 Vertex 29 SE 2010 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE

General Infos
Model Vertex 29 SE
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -White and Gold
Sizes - 16.5
- 18
- 19
- 20.5
- 22

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.20 (inches) Continental Race King
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Formula Oro K24 Hydraulic Levers
Formula Oro 24k With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Formula Oro 24k With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M529 Disc Hub
Front: Wheeltech Cartridge Disc 15 (millimeters) Axle
Rims manufacturerStans ZTR 355
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Bladed
DT Swiss Champion

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRMB FORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA70 Flat 685 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA70
Headset sizeFSA Orbit Z1.5 Lower and FSA ZS-4D ACB Upper

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano SMBB91 Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 12 - 36 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) DMD
Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F29 RL With 15QR Thru Axle

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Race SL
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Easton EA70


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