Merlin XLM 1999 VS Cannondale F8 2009 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1999 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Real TX Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesReal
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Velocity Deep-V
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyntace Duraflite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

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 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork materialOptional
Fork typeOptional

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Rolls
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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Cannondale F8

General Infos
Model F8
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2009
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Color choice - Race Red
-Charcoal Gray
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
- jumbo

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Komodo
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated Levers
Tektro IO Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula DC22
Front: Formula DC20
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Jalco Disc T21
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCO2 Alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy Alloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale XC3
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Slimstack A-head

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC 8-Speed
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA TH-7420ST
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Suntour XCC-T202PB
Gear shift leversShimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Cannondale F8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM 3.0
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RST Capa

Other Specs of Cannondale F8

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVP
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCannondale Co2
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-359


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