Merlin XLM 1999 VS Marin ALCATRAZ 2009 specs comparison
Merlin XLM
General Infos| Model | XLM |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Real TX Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Deep-V |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace Duraflite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
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 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Optional |
| Fork type | Optional |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Marin Alcatraz
General Infos| Model | Alcatraz |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black Midnight Matte |
| Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) Maxxis Holy Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 3 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Single Speed DJ Front: Pro Alloy Quad Sealed 20 (millimeters) Through Axle |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty Free Ride |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. WTB Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 4130 chromoly c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA Maximus Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Gravity DH |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Ha (millimeters)er |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA X-Drive Euro |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA X-Drive BMX |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 16 Teeth 1-speed |
Marin Alcatraz Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 |
Other Specs of Marin Alcatraz
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | BMX Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Jaxon V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter FSA FR-200 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM Mountain bike here
- Get your Marin Alcatraz manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Alcatraz Mountain bike here