Merlin XLM 1999 VS Opus SONAR 2008 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 |
Opus Sonar
General Infos| Model | Sonar |
| Manufacturer | Opus |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin Black |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) CST |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Promax Levers ProMax Alloy V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula Nutted Front: Formula |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex DM-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6000 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ora AL-027 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ora 2D |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) VP |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | CH-52 Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Suntour XCR-170 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF60 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Opus Sonar Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TX-51 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 75 (millimeters) Travel RST 191 T7 |
Other Specs of Opus Sonar
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Alloy Body and cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Black Ora |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ora SP242 |
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 Opus Sonar manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Opus Sonar Mountain bike here