Merlin XLM (02) 2001 VS GT KARAKORAM 1998 specs comparison
Merlin XLM (02)
General Infos| Model | XLM (02) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| 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 Alligator |
| 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 | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet |
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 | 2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite |
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 |
GT Karakoram
General Infos| Model | Karakoram |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- mango -Gloss black |
| Sizes |
- 12.5 (inches) - 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X138 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Rear Stays Reynolds 525 Main Triangle |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Karakoram Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
Other Specs of GT Karakoram
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 29.6 (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 GT Karakoram manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Karakoram Mountain bike here