Merlin XLM 1998 VS Balance AL 750 1996 specs comparison
Merlin XLM
General InfosModel | XLM |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin XLM Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
Balance AL 750
General InfosModel | AL 750 |
Manufacturer | Balance |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- saphire and polished fade -Clear-coat |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Grey Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS Grey |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Levers Onza H.O. Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 Spiral-X DBT Al. With Replaceable Der. Hanger |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
Handlebar extender | Balance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy |
Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Adventure Components Race |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance AL 750 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
Other Specs of Balance AL 750
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Tioga Clipman |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Balance R.I.D. With Suspended Ti Rails |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
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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 Balance AL 750 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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