Merlin XLM (02) 2001 VS Specialized HARDROCK A1 FS 2002 specs comparison

Merlin XLM (02) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM (02)

General Infos
Model XLM (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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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 Alligator
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 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet

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 2.0 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou MARS Elite

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


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Specialized Hardrock A1 FS

General Infos
Model Hardrock A1 FS
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2002
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Color choice - Silver
-Blue
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Specialized Rockster
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Linear-pull Levers
Aluminum Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM-40
Front: Formula FM-21
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex DM-20
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSpecialized A1 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP28
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Specialized Forearm Comp
Gear shift leversShimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Specialized Hardrock A1 FS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeSR MG7800

Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock A1 FS

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsSpecialized Twin Sided Toe Clip
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Body Geometry Sport
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Specialized Aluminum


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