Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX LO 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 Vertex LO 2009 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex LO

General Infos
Model Vertex LO
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Green
Sizes - Womens 13.5 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 16.5 (inches)
- womens 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 (inches) Hutchinson Toro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Formula Oro K24 Hydraulic Levers
Formula ORO K24 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic CrossRide Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic CrossRide Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel Bladed
Mavic CrossRide

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRMB FORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 Lo Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-848

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano SLX RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex LO Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F100RL

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex LO

Component group setsShimano SLX
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Smarty
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Deva Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Easton EA50


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