Merlin XLM (02) 2001 VS Kona CALDERA 1998 specs comparison
Merlin XLM (02)
General InfosModel | 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 |
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Kona Caldera
General InfosModel | Caldera |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brilliant Black |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: Kona Break Front: Kona Enter |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Kona OB-1 |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic X138 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Bulge |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 500 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
Seat post extension | Kona Race Lite |
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 Kona Caldera manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Caldera Mountain bike here