Merlin XLM (02) 2002 VS Specialized HARDROCK GX FS 1997 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 |
Specialized Hardrock GX FS
General Infos| Model | Hardrock GX FS |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- green -Dark blue |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hardrock'R |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Shimano Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano Cassette Front: SBC Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | SBC Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | SBC Fast Fit |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth SBC Strongarm Sport |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock GX FS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp |
| Fork type | SBC Top Gun |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock GX FS
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SBC Softlite Super |
| Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Specialized Hardrock GX FS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock GX FS Mountain bike here