Merlin XLM 1999 VS Kona FIVE-O 2008 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


Kona Five-O 2008 comparison online with competitors

Kona Five-O

General Infos
Model Five-O
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Brown and White Matte
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Trail With V7 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc 20 (millimeters)
Rims manufacturerSun EQ 3.1SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona DH Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Clump
Headset sizeFSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano IG-70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRPM ISIS DH
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36 Teeth
FSA Alpha Drive
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Five-O Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 140 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 55-R Air

Other Specs of Kona Five-O

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona Jackshit
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extensionKona Double Clamp


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