Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 29 SE 2011 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 | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and black |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.2'' Continental Race King |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Formula RX Levers Formula RX Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss 370 Front: Wheeltech XC Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss X470 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | FORM 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| 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 | SRAM PC-1051 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Sram GXP Press Fit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/26t Teeth SRAM S1400 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Direct Mount SRAM X.7 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F32 RL 29 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM |
| 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