Merlin XLM 1999 VS Rocky Mountain SOUL 29 2011 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


Rocky Mountain Soul 29 2011 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Soul 29

General Infos
Model Soul 29
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and gray
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.1'' WTb Prowler SL
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR5 Levers
Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: Wheeltech XC Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB SX24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionRMB Five 15
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB XC7
Headset sizeCane Creek A88

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano UN-26
Crankset parts and sizes 42/32/22t Teeth
Shimano M361
Gear shift leversSRAM X.4 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Soul 29 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour XCR

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Soul 29

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRMB XC
Seat post extensionRMB SX24


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