Merlin XLM 1998 VS GT AVALANCHE EXPERT 2008 specs comparison
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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 |
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GT Avalanche Expert
General InfosModel | Avalanche Expert |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Steel Blue |
Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Hydraulic Levers Shimano Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | GT 6061 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | GT AL Riser OS |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | GT ATB OS |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Avalanche Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 85-130 (millimeters) RockShox TORA |
Other Specs of GT Avalanche Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
Seat post extension | Micro-adjust |
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 GT Avalanche Expert manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Avalanche Expert Mountain bike here