Merlin XLM (02) 2001 VS Marin PALISADES TRAIL 2009 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 |
Marin Palisades Trail
General Infos| Model | Palisades Trail |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SX24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. WTB Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 Triple Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Double Butted 6061 Alloy OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS190 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) TH-888 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Fire D 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Palisades Trail Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 22 LO |
Other Specs of Marin Palisades Trail
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Alloy Double Sided Mountain |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V ATB |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter FSA SL-280 |
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 Marin Palisades Trail manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Palisades Trail Mountain bike here