Merlin XLM 1999 VS Nishiki ALIEN 1993 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


Nishiki Alien 1993 comparison online with competitors

Nishiki Alien

General Infos
Model Alien
Manufacturer Nishiki
Year of production 1993
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - 14.5
- 16.5
- 18.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Dart and front Blk Skn 2.1
Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches)
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Smoke and rear
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Levers
Shimano Deore LX Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Metal CR-16
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRC-design 7005 Quad Oval Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionAlloy 6deg Bend
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsZoom Comp Butted CRO-MO
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Nishiki Alien Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra and Nishiki Custom

Other Specs of Nishiki Alien

Component group setsShimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Pedals detailsCroMo Axle and alloy Body Sealed Mech
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat CRO-MO Rails
Vetta SL Leather Top
Seat post extensionKalloy SP 248 Alloy


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