Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 29 SE 2010 specs comparison
Merlin XLM (02)
General Infos| Model | XLM (02) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE
General Infos| Model | Vertex 29 SE |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Gold |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 - 18 - 19 - 20.5 - 22 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.20 (inches) Continental Race King |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (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 manufacturer | Stans ZTR 355 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed DT Swiss Champion |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | RMB FORM 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 Flat 685 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit Z1.5 Lower and FSA ZS-4D ACB Upper |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SMBB91 Press Fit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA70 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM (02) Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE Mountain bike here